Balkrishna Adhikari

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By-elections a popularity test for political parties

Published On: March 28, 2024 08:00 PM NPT By: Balkrishna Adhikari

KATHMANDU, March 28: The popularity of the major political parties will be tested in the by-elections for the members of the House of Representatives and the Provincial Assembly on April 27 in Ilam-2 and Bajhang (A).

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Why did NC leader Sitaula choose a different path?

Published On: January 9, 2024 09:45 PM NPT By: Balkrishna Adhikari

KATHMANDU, Jan 9: Former General Secretary of Nepali Congress (NC) Krishna Prasad Sitaula has filed nominations for National Assembly member from Koshi Province. Pradip Sunuwar proposed his nomination and Himal Karki seconded the proposal.

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Koirala proposes Thapa as PP leader of NC

Published On: December 20, 2022 01:19 PM NPT By: Balkrishna Adhikari

KATHMANDU, Dec 20: Nepali Congress (NC) leader Dr Shekhar Koirala has proposed making Gagan Kumar Thapa as the leader of the NC parliamentary party (PP).

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Influential leaders confined to their own constituencies

Published On: November 15, 2022 01:50 PM NPT By: Balkrishna Adhikari

KATHMANDU, Nov 15: Influential leaders of major political parties have not participated in the programs of other districts and constituencies during the provincial assembly and House of Representatives elections to be held on November 20. As the time given by the Election Commission for campaigning is about to be over, the top leaders of the major parties came out for the election meeting, but the influential and second-tier leaders of the party remained confined to their own constituencies.

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Previously companions, now competitors

Published On: October 21, 2022 12:57 PM NPT By: Balkrishna Adhikari

KATHMANDU, Oct 21: In the election of members of the House of Representatives to be held on November 20, the main competitors are the leaders who were colleagues in the same party as well as those who had supported each other through electoral coordination. Compared to the previous elections, now the party alignment is changing; the parties are divided and the parties are changing, so the competition is going to be between the leaders who were previously companions. And the parties and leaders who were the main competitors in the previous elections have now become the closest allies.

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President Bhandari violates Constitution as she refuses to certify Citizenship Amendment Bill

Published On: September 21, 2022 09:43 AM NPT By: Balkrishna Adhikari

Leaders of ruling parties say her move is an insult to the federal parliament

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Nepali Congress likely to have 12 office bearers

Published On: December 18, 2018 03:38 PM NPT By: Balkrishna Adhikari

KATHMANDU, Dec 18: The rival factions of the Nepali Congress have almost reached a consensus regarding to increase the number of party office bearers to 12 in the new set up from the current six, sources said on Tuesday.

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NC leader Bastola's condition critical

Published On: October 13, 2018 04:43 PM NPT By: Balkrishna Adhikari

KATHMANDU, Oct 13: The condition of Nepali Congress Chakra Prasad Bastola has been critical.

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Deuba, Singh file candidacy for PP leader

Published On: March 4, 2018 06:51 PM NPT By: Balkrishna Adhikari

KATHMANDU, Mar 4: Former Prime Minister and party president Sher Bahadur Deuba has filed his candidacy for the election of parliamentary party leader of Nepali Congress.

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NC submits name of elected HoR members under PR

Published On: February 12, 2018 06:22 PM NPT By: Balkrishna Adhikari

KATHMANDU, Feb 12: Nepali Congress has submitted the name list of the House of Representatives members under PR electoral system at the Election Commission (EC).

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NC seals HoR members name under PR (With list)

Published On: February 11, 2018 10:07 PM NPT By: Balkrishna Adhikari

KATHMANDU, Feb 11: Nepali Congress has finalized the name of the House of Representatives members under PR electoral system.

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NC leaders urged Deuba for CC meeting

Published On: January 15, 2018 03:59 PM NPT By: Balkrishna Adhikari

KATHMANDU, Jan 15: Nepali Congress General Secretary Shashanka Koirala and senior leader Ram Chandra Poudel have urged Prime Minister and party President Sher Bahadur Deuba to call party’s central committee meeting at earliest.

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Rs 2 billion sought for phase III local polls

Published On: September 1, 2017 01:25 AM NPT By: Balkrishna Adhikari

KATHMANDU, Aug 31: The Election Commission and various security agencies have sought a total of Rs 2 billion for the upcoming third phase of the local polls scheduled for September 18.

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