Kathmandu — Communist Party of Nepal (UML) central committee member Pradeep Gyawali has said the party needs a serious internal review following the announcement of the House of Representatives election results and the confusion and disappointment seen among party members.
Expressing his views through social media, Gyawali said uncertainty and frustration have been visible within the ranks of the CPN (UML) after the election results were made public. He said such reactions are not unusual when a party faces unfavorable outcomes.
He described the latest election result as one of the most serious setbacks in the party’s history.
Difficult Circumstances Faced Before the Election
Gyawali also said the party had to face difficult circumstances ahead of the election. According to him, more than 64 party offices were destroyed, over 200 houses belonging to party leaders and activists were attacked, and party programs faced threats, obstruction, and attacks.
“After the election results, a kind of confusion and disappointment has appeared within the ranks of the CPN (UML). Such reactions are not unnatural in the face of adverse results. The setback we have faced is among the most serious in our history,” he said.
He said participating in the election despite such circumstances reflects the party’s commitment to democracy and its trust in the people. While the party did not expect an extremely strong result, he said it had also not anticipated such a major setback.
“We did not expect an extremely excellent result, and we knew the time was unfavorable,” he said. “But we did not anticipate such a shock. Still, it must be said that we have reached one of the most difficult points in our history.”
Call for Objective Review Within the Party
According to Gyawali, the current situation requires an objective and in-depth review within the party regarding policy, organizational structure, working style, and leadership. He warned that if the party continues blaming others without conducting such a review, the crisis could deepen further.
Gyawali also said the current situation should be viewed not only as a crisis for the communist movement but also as a challenge for the broader democratic movement. He acknowledged that the party’s communication with the younger generation has weakened and that it has failed to establish trust with them.
