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Gagan Kumar Thapa was elected president of the Nepali Congress at the party’s 15th General Convention in October 2026. The Nepali Congress is the second-largest party in the House of Representatives, so its leadership is an important current affairs topic.
Presidential Election Result
| Candidate | Votes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Gagan Kumar Thapa (elected) | 6,584 | 94.6% |
| Shyam Krishna Khadgi | 375 | 5.4% |
Note: The Sher Bahadur Deuba camp disputed this convention and announced a rival convention for 7–9 December 2026. Follow the news for the final outcome.
Other Results
- After Thapa, the top vote-getter at the convention was Chiri Babu Maharjan (Mayor of Lalitpur), with 5,330 votes.
- In the open women’s cluster, Basana Thapa came first with 5,193 votes out of 36 candidates.
Background: Nepali Congress
| Founded | 9 April 1950 AD (Chaitra 27, 2006 BS), through the merger of Nepali Rastriya Congress and Nepal Prajatantrik Congress |
| Election symbol | Tree |
| Seats in the 2026 House election | 38 of 275 (second largest) |
| Current president | Gagan Kumar Thapa |
Leaders of Other Major Parties (October 2026)
| Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) | Chair: Rabi Lamichhane; General Secretary: Bipin Kumar Acharya |
| CPN (UML) | Chair: KP Sharma Oli; General Secretary: Shankar Pokharel |
| Nepali Communist Party (NCP) | Coordinator: Pushpa Kamal Dahal “Prachanda”; Co-coordinator: Madhav Kumar Nepal (formed in November 2025 by merging CPN (Maoist Centre) and other left parties) |
Practice MCQs
- Who was elected Nepali Congress president at the 15th General Convention?
a) Sher Bahadur Deuba b) Shekhar Koirala c) Gagan Kumar Thapa d) Bishwa Prakash Sharma
Answer: c) Gagan Kumar Thapa - What share of the vote did Gagan Thapa receive?
a) 54.6% b) 74.6% c) 84.6% d) 94.6%
Answer: d) 94.6% - What is the election symbol of the Nepali Congress?
a) Sun b) Tree c) Bell d) Plough
Answer: b) Tree - Where is the Nepali Congress central office?
a) Balkhu b) Sanepa c) Paris Danda d) Baneshwar
Answer: b) Sanepa - Which convention of the Nepali Congress was held in October 2026?
a) 13th b) 14th c) 15th d) 16th
Answer: c) 15th
Related Notes
- Constitution of Nepal notes
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- Forest and land ordinances 2026
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- Free Lok Sewa practice quizzes
Sources: The Kathmandu Post: Thapa wins with 94% of the vote; Republica: elected with 6,584 votes; Kantipur: NCP leadership. Last updated: 20 October 2026.
Why this matters for Lok Sewa
- Party leadership and political facts are asked as current affairs, so keep this updated before the exam.
- Background facts about parties (founding year, symbol) are stable and often asked.
Quick practice questions
- Who was elected president of the Nepali Congress at its 15th General Convention? Answer: Gagan Kumar Thapa.
- When was the Nepali Congress founded? Answer: 9 April 1950 AD (Chaitra 27, 2006 BS).