Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda,’ the coordinator of the Nepal Communist Party and former Prime Minister, has sounded an alarm regarding a sophisticated "design" by domestic and international reactionary forces aimed at eradicating the communist movement in Nepal. Speaking at an event in Kathmandu marking the 26th Nirmal Lama Memorial Day on Sunday, Dahal emphasized that failing to acknowledge these threats would constitute a major betrayal of the working class.
Dahal asserted that communist parties must engage in rigorous self-reflection to rectify internal flaws before seeking a unified path forward. He maintained that there is no viable alternative to a consolidated movement if they are to counter organized efforts to dismantle their political influence. In a direct appeal, he urged Mohan Bikram Singh, General Secretary of NCP (Masal), to take a paternal role in facilitating this unification process.
The former Prime Minister also characterized the current state of Nepal’s national independence as being at its most precarious point in history. He specifically cited recent socio-political shifts, including the "Gen Z" movement and developments following September 8-9 (Bhadra 23-24), as indicators of a looming crisis for national sovereignty. Despite these challenges, Dahal suggested that these negative events have created a foundation for a positive, nationwide demand for patriots and communists to unite.
Directing criticism toward the incumbent administration, Dahal accused the government of inflicting significant hardship on the nation’s poorest and most vulnerable citizens. He claimed that the state is actively targeting the laboring class, making it imperative for communist forces to stand firmly by their class interests. Dahal concluded that because the Nepali public continues to place its trust in communist ideologies, the leadership is obligated to take decisive steps toward unity to elevate the ongoing class struggle.
