Kathmandu: Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has stressed that his primary responsibility at this moment is to ensure fair elections and protect the constitution. In a detailed six-point proposal shared on social media, Thapa urged Congress leaders and cadres to embrace the political changes brought by the Gen-G protests of Bhadra 23–24 and to support the interim government tasked with conducting elections.

Thapa said the country faces a “challenging political situation” but emphasized that timely elections in a fearless environment are the only way to put democracy back on track.

Key Points of Thapa’s Proposal:

Constitutional Resolution: The dissolution of the House of Representatives and formation of the interim government must eventually be resolved constitutionally.

Support for Elections: Congress should cooperate with the interim government to hold elections on time, while remaining vigilant to ensure the government does not deviate from its main mandate.

Safeguarding Institutions: Despite the parliament’s dissolution, the National Assembly, provincial assemblies, and local governments remain intact and must be protected.

Justice for Violence: The party must continue to demand accountability both for the state repression of Bhadra 23 and for the destruction and arson of Bhadra 24.

Reconstruction Efforts: Reconstruction of damaged structures should start immediately in partnership with local governments, civil society, and communities to maintain service delivery.

Radical Party Reform: Thapa called for a complete reorganization of the Nepali Congress, including membership, structure, and leadership selection processes. He even expressed readiness to resign as General Secretary to set an example for internal reform.

Thapa also condemned the attacks on Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba, party offices, and democratic institutions during the protests, while expressing solidarity with injured party members and mourning the youths killed during the movement.

“We must not let the sacrifices of those innocent brothers and sisters go to waste,” Thapa declared, vowing to make the Congress a party capable of leading a corruption-free and people-oriented politics envisioned by the Gen-G generation.