BUTWAL: Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa has said that only the Nepali Congress possesses the strength to unite all forces and move the country forward.
Addressing an election rally in Butwal on Friday, Thapa stated that his party has the capacity not only to manage internal disputes but also to work together with other political forces on national issues.
“For this very reason, there is no cause not to vote for Nepali Congress,” he said, directing party leaders and cadres to reach every household and urge voters to cast their ballots for the party’s election symbol, the tree.
Thapa said he has come to the people with concrete plans, from ensuring timely fertilizer supply to farmers to addressing issues such as crop damage caused by monkeys in the hills. “Do not remain confined to social media. Go door-to-door and speak openly about us,” he urged.
Stating that candidates alone cannot secure victory without collective effort, he said leaders and cadres must campaign vigorously in their respective areas. “For the next five years, vote for the tree symbol. We will build the country,” he said.
Thapa repeatedly cautioned party members against limiting their engagement to online platforms. “Only a few days remain. Do not be confused. Go to every household. Share your views on social media, but do not remain stuck there,” he said.
Describing organizational strength as Nepali Congress’s greatest asset, Thapa encouraged cadres to physically reach out to voters and listen to young people. “Use your feet to reach homes, your hands to greet them, and your voice to hold dialogue. Listen to the youth,” he said.
He acknowledged that some young voters may initially express anger toward party leaders but urged cadres to patiently engage them. “They may criticize at first. Talk to them respectfully and explain that Nepali Congress has returned with a renewed commitment,” he said.
Referring to the party’s recent convention, Thapa said Nepali Congress has pledged to carry forward past achievements while abandoning past shortcomings. “This Nepali Congress has come with a new resolve — to embrace what was good and leave behind what was bad. It deserves an opportunity,” he said, promising results within five years if given the mandate.
He also warned against being swayed by politics driven by provocation and misinformation. “Many have been misled by what they see on YouTube and Facebook in the evenings. Let us not fall into confusion,” he said.
Thapa further appealed to Nepalis living abroad to support Nepali Congress, saying collective effort is needed to build a stronger political force. He stressed that the party has risen from grassroots struggles and remains grounded.
“We have come this far by working from the bottom up. We are firmly rooted in this soil and committed to doing something meaningful for the country,” he said, adding that abandoned farmlands and empty homes reflect the urgency for effective leadership and development.
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