KATHMANDU: The Socialist Front, led by the CPN (Maoist Centre), held a meeting on Tuesday.
Speaking after the meeting held at the headquarters of the CPN (Unified Socialist), party leader Khadga Bahadur Bishwakarma ‘Prakanda’ said that discussions focused on reviving the Front and launching new programs. He added that leaders acknowledged the Front’s inactivity and engaged in self-reflection.
According to Prakanda, the meeting concluded with a commitment to rectify past mistakes and weaknesses and to introduce socialist programs in the interest of the country and the people.
He said the Front aims to launch new and robust programs across districts from mid September, addressing widespread public frustration and anger.
Leaders admitted the Front had been inactive and declared a plan to begin impactful, nationwide campaigns from late August. Amid growing dissatisfaction, Netra Bikram Chand ‘Biplav’, a member of the Front, expressed discontent. In response, Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and Madhav Kumar Nepal assured him that previous shortcomings would be addressed.
Prakanda stated that internal discussions focused on the Front’s inactivity, limited influence, leadership inaccessibility, and organizational weaknesses. The meeting concluded with an agreement to proceed with a clear action plan in favor of the people and the nation.
The meeting acknowledged that the Socialist Front, formed a year ago, had not lived up to expectations. Concerns were raised about its failure to address key issues and the unmet expectations of dedicated party members. Leaders identified their excessive individual engagements and weak institutional coordination as major challenges and pledged to become more active.
According to Prakanda, the Front has decided to initiate powerful campaigns nationwide from the last week of August, focusing on livelihood issues, corruption, black market activities, and threats to the republic.
He added that the Front will pressure the government to address widespread frustration, public outcry, and increasing youth emigration. A nationwide discussion on socialism is also planned. Discussions are ongoing to revise policy and programs and develop a clear roadmap toward socialism.
The Front claimed that its demonstration held on March 28, 2025, at Bhrikutimandap in Kathmandu successfully countered reactionary and royalist conspiracies. It also alleged that some foreign powers are supporting the royalist movement. The meeting reviewed these concerns seriously.
Leaders at the meeting expressed a unified commitment to strengthening, expanding, and activating the Socialist Front. According to Prakanda, discussions were held on expanding the Front and launching impactful programs at the grassroots level.
Key initiatives include:
Nationwide demonstrations, assemblies, and public discussions starting after August
Youth-focused programs, ideological training, and organizational expansion
Political intervention aimed at restoring public hope
Revision of policies and programs to promote nationwide debate on socialism
“Our goal is to ensure the future of the socialist movement,” said Prakanda. “We will launch campaigns across the country and revise our policy documents to foster broad-based debate on socialism.”
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