Solukhumbu, Nepal. As the election date scheduled for February 21 approaches, political momentum is rising in Solukhumbu, where four prominent youth leaders are increasingly being viewed as strong and deserving candidates for election tickets from the Nepali Congress. According to widespread local opinion, Dawa Gelu Pakhrin, Chandra Acharya, Pasang Sherpa, and Nabin Thapa have emerged as the party’s most credible and popular choices.
Local party cadres and residents believe these four leaders represent a new generation of committed, experienced, and grassroots-rooted leadership. Their political journeys—ranging from student politics to senior organizational roles—have earned them strong public trust and recognition across the district.
Dawa Gelu Pakhrin rose through student politics and has served as Free Students’ Union President, later holding responsibilities up to Ward Chairperson. His long-standing engagement with local communities and organizational discipline is widely acknowledged.
Chandra Acharya is recognized as a veteran democratic activist who was injured during the historic 2006–07 People’s Movement. He has served the Nepali Congress for decades, including extended tenure in district-level leadership, and is regarded as a symbol of sacrifice and commitment.
Nabin Thapa also emerged from student politics and has worked closely with Acharya in district leadership roles for a long period. He is credited with strengthening party organization and mobilizing grassroots support in Solukhumbu.
Pasang Sherpa advanced through the Nepali Congress Public Relations Committee, later serving as a General Convention Representative. He is known for advocating inclusive politics and maintaining strong connections with the public.
Local party leaders emphasize that all four played a historic and decisive role in making the Second Special General Convention of the Nepali Congress a success, further strengthening their claim as deserving candidates.
Meanwhile, following the Election Commission’s official recognition of Gagan Kumar Thapa as the legitimate President of the Nepali Congress in accordance with party statutes and regulations, party unity and legal clarity have been reinforced. In this context, local voices are calling for ticket distribution to be based on merit, contribution, popularity, and public trust.
“The future of the Nepali Congress lies in leaders like these,” local supporters say. “If the party wants to strengthen itself and win public confidence, it must invest in proven, popular, and dedicated youth leadership.”
With the February 21 election drawing nearer, pressure is mounting within Solukhumbu for the Nepali Congress leadership to seriously consider these four youth leaders as central figures in the party’s electoral strategy.
