Nepali Congress president Gagan Kumar Thapa announced that the party will finalize a tentative list of candidates for the upcoming local elections by the Poush-Magh period. This initiative aims to streamline ticket allocation within the party.
During a program in Syangja on Monday, Thapa mentioned that the party will use electronic voting among grassroots members to create this tentative candidate list. Final nominations will be discussed and confirmed after assessments at various levels.
“We aim to finalize candidates two to three months in advance, rather than just days or hours before voting,” Thapa stated.
Electronic Voting
Grassroots members of Nepali Congress will participate in electronic voting to help determine the tentative candidate list. Subsequent meetings at various levels will finalize the nominations.
“This approach will help avoid last-minute nomination issues,” Thapa explained.
The party’s plan reflects a commitment to organizing the internal process for candidate selection, promoting member involvement.
Strengthening Connections in Mangsir
Thapa highlighted that the party will focus on raising awareness and strengthening connections starting in Mangsir. A program has been outlined to enhance relationships between party members, fostering stronger ties with leaders and constituents.
In Poush and Magh, the party will intensify efforts on the election process. Thapa emphasized, “Our main focus will be during Poush and Magh. We want to finalize our candidate list early.”
Regaining Public Confidence
Thapa stressed the importance of regaining public confidence rather than merely maintaining vote numbers. “If we can restore public trust, they are more likely to support us again,” he said, encouraging members to work on improving the party’s image and aligning with citizens’ mindsets.
“We need to stop competing within the party and unite as one.”
Congress Strategy
The Congress plans to build awareness within the party in Mangsir, followed by focused vote preparations in Poush and Magh. The use of electronic voting aims to ensure early candidate selection, reducing internal disputes over nominations.
The success of this strategy will depend on effectively addressing the preferences of grassroots members.
Overall, this announcement underscores the importance of early candidate finalization for the Nepali Congress as they prepare for the upcoming local elections and work to regain public confidence.