Kathmandu: Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has presented a comprehensive political proposal pledging the introduction of a ‘no vote’ provision, an end to pre-electoral alliances, and a firm commitment to liberal democracy.

Proposal Tabled at Special General Convention
Thapa presented the proposal during the closed session of the party’s Special General Convention (SGC) currently underway at Bhrikutimandap. The convention was convened on the initiative of General Secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma.

He said the SGC would guide the Nepali Congress toward becoming a well-managed, principled and future-oriented democratic party capable of winning the trust of a new generation.

Vision Rooted in Democratic Milestones
“We will transform the Nepali Congress into a party with the revolutionary spirit of 2006 BS, the inclusive vision of 2015 BS, the popular mandate of 2048 BS, and the accepted leadership of 2062–63 BS,” Thapa said while outlining the ideological foundation of the proposal.

He stressed the need for progressive and liberal constitutional amendments to address contemporary challenges, calling it a national responsibility to ensure dynamic and effective constitutional implementation.

Context of Gen Z Movement
Thapa said the Special General Convention was convened in response to the public dissatisfaction expressed during the recent Gen Z movement. He described the convention as an opportunity to realign the party with its founding people-centric values and democratic traditions.

“The party must re-establish itself as a force committed to democracy, society and accountability to citizens,” he said, adding that the proposal aims to restore public trust in the Nepali Congress.

17-Point Resolution for Party Transformation
The proposal includes a 17-point special resolution focused on preparing the party for a unified campaign for national prosperity through reform, unity and transformation. Key commitments include curbing corruption, ensuring financial discipline, strengthening good governance, simplifying procedures, and building a transparent and accountable administrative system.

No Pre-Poll Alliances, Independent Electoral Contest
Referring to the policy endorsed by the Mahasamiti meeting in Godavari, Lalitpur, Thapa clearly stated that pre-electoral alliances will no longer be practiced.

“We will contest elections independently, relying on the strength of the party and the people. Voters will cast their votes based solely on our election symbol, the tree,” he said.

Key Reform Proposals Highlighted

Major provisions of the proposal include:
-Automatic suspension of party leaders and members charged with corruption
-Exclusion of those accused of corruption from power-sharing
-Depoliticization of state institutions
-Strengthening Parliament’s role in policymaking and oversight
-Election grants to political parties based on vote share
-Strong fiscal discipline and good governance
-Legal provision for a ‘no vote’ option
-Voting rights for Nepalis living abroad
-Two-Term Limit and Liberal Democracy

Thapa also proposed limiting the Prime Minister’s tenure to two terms, preventing politicization of state mechanisms, implementing institutional reforms, safeguarding liberal democracy, and prioritizing national interests in governance.

He said the proposal aims to prepare the Nepali Congress as a credible, reform-oriented national force capable of leading Nepal through changing political and social realities.