Deuba Faction Protests Election Commission’s Recognition of Gagan Thapa Committee

Leaders and supporters of the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction of the Nepali Congress staged a protest on Mandala Road, Maitighar, Kathmandu, after the Election Commission officially recognized the party committee led by Gagan Thapa, elected through the Special General Convention. The protesting faction described the decision as illegal and malicious, claiming it undermines the party’s internal democratic processes. The demonstration drew attention from party workers, media, and political observers, highlighting ongoing tensions within the party. Kathmandu, Nepal — January 18, 2026.

निर्वाचन आयोगले विशेष महाधिवेशनबाट निर्वाचित गगन थापा नेतृत्वको कार्यसमितिलाई पार्टीको आधिकारिकता प्रदान गरेपछि शेरबहादुर देउवा पक्षधर नेता , कार्यकर्ताहरूले सो निर्णयलाई अवैधानिक र दुराशयपूर्ण भएको भन्दै माइतिघर मण्डला सडक प्रदर्शनमा उत्रिएका छन् ।