Two of Nepal’s most popular political leaders united Sunday to forge a new alliance ahead of next year’s election, a move that is likely to challenge the long-dominant traditional parties. “The new generation leaders have united by putting nation above self, in tune with the aspirations of the youth of Nepal,” Wagle told AFP. According to the agreement, Lamichhane will remain the party’s chairman, while rapper-turned-mayor Shah, will be the candidate for prime minister. “Consensus should not be as the leader seeks, it should be what the country needs,” Lamichhane said in a statement on social media after the deal was signed. After the meeting, Karki wrote on social media that the election was a shared responsibility of all stakeholders.

Source: Dhaka Tribune December 28, 2025 18:59 UTC