“Dr. Abul Husen Ansari Urges Unity and Policy-Centered Special Convention in Nepali Congress”
Kathmandu — Nepali Congress youth leader Dr. Abul Husen Ansari has called for unity, restraint, and a policy-focused approach as the party undergoes a special general convention at a time when both the nation and the party are facing what he described as a critical and challenging phase.
In a statement issued on the occasion of National Unity Day, Dr. Ansari recalled that the Nepali Congress was born out of a struggle against authoritarianism and has a proud history of guiding the country through major national crises. He stressed that protecting both the party and the nation is not merely a shared responsibility but a historic duty.
Acknowledging that leadership change within the party is inevitable, Dr. Ansari emphasized that while the ongoing special convention is procedurally valid, party leaders must also seriously consider the spirit of the party statute, particularly Article 44. He argued that the convention should not be narrowly focused on leadership contests but should instead prioritize substantive policy discussions.
“The special convention must focus on defining the future agenda of the Nepali Congress, preparing the party manifesto for the upcoming elections, and holding broad discussions on how the country should be led,” Dr. Ansari stated.
Regarding leadership selection, he called for statutory arrangements that prevent the repeated concentration of power in a single individual, promote inclusiveness, and strengthen unity within the party. He urged party leaders and delegates to transform the special convention into a ‘grand convention of unity’ rather than allowing it to push the party toward internal division.
Dr. Ansari also warned that using the convention as a platform for factional conflict could lead the party toward fragmentation. Referring to National Unity Day, he stressed the need for greater responsibility, patience, and restraint among party leaders and representatives.
Addressing the convention delegates, he appealed for thoughtful and historically conscious decision-making. “Remember our history, recognize our responsibility to the future, and take decisions with seriousness and deep reflection,” he urged.
Highlighting the growing demand for generational change within the party, Dr. Ansari reaffirmed his commitment to youth leadership. He stated that even if not realized immediately, leadership transition to the younger generation is inevitable.
“The country will be led by the Nepali Congress, and the Nepali Congress will be led by the youth,” Dr. Ansari said, concluding his statement with the party slogan, “Jai Nepal.”
