Shekhar koirala says it seems congress itself is trying to defeat congress

Morang – Dr. Shekhar Koirala, a leader of the Nepali Congress, emphasized the need to connect the current ‘Gen-Z’ generation with the party.

Speaking at an event in Biratnagar on Saturday, Dr. Koirala highlighted the importance of engaging the Gen-Z demographic to strengthen the party for the future. He stated that without the involvement of this new generation, there is a risk of the party’s future becoming unstable. He cautioned that a weakened party could undermine democracy, and noted that the people of Nepal cannot thrive without it.

Dr. Koirala expressed that it is essential to help young people understand the party’s role in ensuring the stability of democracy and the country’s development. He addressed the current disillusionment among youth towards politics, citing the main challenge is transforming their disinterest into engagement. He also remarked that internal competition and ego within the party have led to situations where Congress members work against each other in local, provincial, and federal elections.

He asserted that if Congress members supported each other, there would be no elections that the party couldn’t win. Dr. Koirala shared his experiences of visiting districts where the party is robust in terms of organization and active members, yet Congressional candidates end up losing in those areas.

While acknowledging the internal rivalries within the party, he stressed that the Nepali Congress must unite against competitors like the CPN-UML and other parties during elections. He noted an unhealthy trend where some members focus on defeating internal rivals rather than external adversaries, which ultimately harms the party.

Dr. Koirala suggested that party president Sher Bahadur Deuba should act as a guardian figure for all members. He commented, “No senior leader in current politics matches Sher Bahadur Deuba’s experience. I suggest he invites leaders from all parties for discussions at his residence to deliberate on national development.”

Adding to his remarks, he said, “Despite his tendency to avoid meeting leaders outside the ruling coalition, it is essential for a leader to engage with everyone. I have always maintained this practice, which is why I have met former President Bidya Devi Bhandari, Prachanda, among others. Even when Oli was out of power, I visited him too.”