Gokul Baskota Warns CPN-UML Could Face Collapse if Party Fails to Fix Weaknesses

Kathmandu — CPN-UML leader Gokul Baskota has warned that the party could face a serious setback in the future if it fails to correct its current weaknesses and internal shortcomings.

His remarks came as discussions continue within the party about the need for a serious review of leadership, policies, and organizational performance following the recent election defeat.

Baskota Calls for Internal Review After Election Defeat

Writing on social media, Baskota said the party must reflect on its recent performance and take corrective measures to avoid repeating the same mistakes. He said political parties must reform their policies, organization, and conduct to maintain public trust.

According to him, ignoring the party’s existing weaknesses could create bigger challenges in the future. Baskota also warned that the party has not yet collapsed, but failure to address internal problems could lead to serious consequences in the next election.

Baskota Reflects on Communist Party Unity Five Years Ago

Baskota also recalled developments from five years ago when Nepal’s major communist forces had united, creating strong public enthusiasm. However, he said the unity lacked a strong foundation in ideology, organization, and political conduct.

According to him, weaknesses in political thinking, party structure, and leadership practices eventually weakened the unity. He also stated that Nepal’s communist movement failed to learn from the experience of the former Soviet Union and instead attempted to copy external models that did not succeed.

In the recently held House of Representatives election, the CPN-UML secured around 25 seats in total, combining both the first-past-the-post and proportional representation systems, which has triggered discussions within the party about the need for internal reforms.