Mahesh Basnet calls for political movement to oust government before New Year

Kathmandu, November 14, 2026 — CPN-UML Secretary Mahesh Basnet has called for a strong political movement against the current government, arguing that it should not remain in power until the coming New Year.

Addressing a meeting of the party's Bagmati Province Committee, Basnet said the government would not last long and urged party leaders and cadres to prepare for a campaign against what he described as its anti-people actions.

He said UML would be willing to work with other political parties, as necessary, to strengthen the movement. Basnet also stressed the need to reinforce the party's organisational structure to make the campaign more effective.

Accusing the government and leaders of the ruling parties of involvement in criminal activities, including cooperative fraud, Basnet urged party members to use technology extensively to bring what he called the government's undemocratic activities to public attention.

"The government, which is implicated in criminal activities, including cooperative fraud, will not last long. It must not be allowed to see the coming New Year. UML will move forward by taking responsibility for the movement and organisational strengthening while cooperating with other parties," he said.

Basnet said strengthening party committees at the grassroots level was essential for success in both political movements and electoral contests.