Kathmandu, October 6, 2026 — Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has registered his candidacy for the post of party president at the party’s 15th General Convention.
Thapa reached Rashtriya Sabha Griha at 6:05 p.m. on Tuesday to register his candidacy for the top party post. His registration came after the Election Committee extended the deadline for filing candidacies.
The Election Committee extended the deadline until 7 p.m., citing the possibility that some aspirants may have been unable to reach the venue or complete the registration process due to rain.
The Nepali Congress is holding its 15th General Convention to elect new party leadership, with candidates registering for various positions at Rashtriya Sabha Griha.
