Kathmandu: In a historic move, ten leftist and communist groups announced their unification at a grand ceremony held at Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu, on Wednesday. The newly unified force will be called the Nepali Communist Party, with a five-pointed star as its election symbol.

The unification brings together the CPN (Maoist Center), CPN (Unified Socialist), Chiran Pun’s faction that split from Netra Bikram Chand’s CPN, Raju Karki’s CPN (Socialist), Subas Raj Kafle’s Janasamajwadi Party, Mahindra Raya Yadav’s Nepal Samajwadi Party, Karnajit Budha’s CPN (Maoist Socialist), and Prem Chalaune’s CPN (Samyabadi), among others.

Leaders at the event highlighted the need for unity and a strong left alternative to address what they called the political instability in the country. The venue was filled with party flags, slogans, and a sense of optimism for a renewed left movement. Analysts say the success of this unification will depend on how long the new party can maintain internal harmony and deliver on its promises of transformation.

Notably, Unified Socialist leader Jhala Nath Khanal, who had earlier opposed the merger, also attended the ceremony. A move widely seen as politically significant.

📸 Images show leaders on stage, cadres waving flags, and banners bearing the new party’s name and symbol.