Nepal’s Khadka Urges Leftist Unity Amid Government Criticism

Nepal’s senior communist leader and former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal has warned his party against forming an ‘unholy alliance’ with right-wing forces for the sake of power and self-interest.

Khanal made the remarks in a press statement released on Sunday, criticizing the current government led by newly elected Prime Minister Balen Shah for failing to address the country’s problems.

He claimed that the government’s actions have led to a decline in national sovereignty, national independence, people’s livelihoods, and the right to information, as well as strained relations with neighboring countries and among state organs.

‘The working-class people of this country are being forced to commit suicide,’ Khanal stated, ‘In such a complex situation, I want to see the general public, all patriots, democrats, leftists, socialists, and progressives unite against increasing foreign interference and domestic chaos.’

Call for Unity

Khanal emphasized that the communist party has made mistakes in the past by forming alliances with right-wing forces based on opportunism, class perspective, and group self-interest.

He pointed out that there is a risk of the party’s reputation being further damaged if it repeats such mistakes, particularly in the context of forming governments in the provinces.

Khanal requested the party leadership to convene a meeting of the Central Coordination Committee before making any new political decisions.

‘Before thinking about any new political equation, at least call a meeting of the Central Coordination Committee,’ he urged, ‘Discuss the current needs in detail in the committee, and make policy decisions on forming a government in the provincial assembly by prioritizing revolutionary goals and class perspective.’

Khanal stressed that the party must be saved from falling into the trap of right-wing class compromise and that the time has come to reorganize and transform the party based on correct principles rather than forming opportunistic alliances for power.

He suggested that leftists should put aside their internal biases, prejudices, arrogance, and pride to initiate unity efforts.