NC President Sher Bahadur Deuba Clarifies Alliance with CPN-UML, Emphasizes Commitment to Democracy

Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba has clarified that the recent understanding between the Nepali Congress (NC) and the CPN (UML) is not aimed against any other political party but is instead focused on strengthening democratic practices in the country.

Speaking at a program organized by the School of Democracy on Tuesday to commemorate the second memorial day of socialist thinker Pradeep Giri, Deuba explained that the alliance between the two major political parties was formed to advance the nation’s socialism-oriented constitution, which is based on the principles of pluralism. “The two-party consensus was made to advance the nation. It would be wrong to construe this agreement as being against other political parties. The agreement signed between the two major parties is not kept secret. We have made it public,” Deuba stated.

The former Prime Minister also emphasized the need to amend the constitution to address issues that have emerged during its implementation.

During the event, CPN (Unified Socialist) Chairman and former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal recalled Pradeep Giri’s pivotal role in persuading top leaders to support a democratic republic during the People’s Movement-II, despite the then king’s attempts to maintain power.

CPN (UML) General Secretary Shankar Pokharel highlighted that future generations will remember Pradeep Giri as a significant socialist thinker in Nepal. Similarly, CPN (Maoist Centre) leader Shakti Bahadur Basnet remarked that Giri was respected across political lines due to his reputation as a profound political thinker.

Other speakers at the event, including Loktantrik Samajwadi Party leader Dr. Surendra Jha, Nepali Congress central leader Min Bahadur Bishwakarma, Giri’s spouse Bharati Silwal Giri, and NC leader Nainsingh Mahar, also paid tribute to Giri’s contributions to Nepal’s political and socialist movement.

Pradeep Giri, born in Siraha in 2004 BS, passed away on Bhadra 4, 2079 BS, leaving behind a legacy as a dedicated advocate for socialism and democracy in Nepal.