Nepal's Biggest Party Splits Ahead Of Polls | Spotlight

Nepal’s oldest political party, Nepali Congress, has split ahead of the March 5 general elections. Dissident leaders have elected Gagan Thapa as the recent president of their faction, marking a major shift in the party’s direction. The split follows failed negotiations over leadership and reflects broader demands for generational change and political accountability in Nepal. Questions remain over which faction will legitimately use the iconic party symbol and flag. The country’s interim government, led by former chief justice Sushila Karki, has promised a fair and fear-free poll environment amid a turbulent political landscape.