Gagan Thapa Elected President of Nepali Congress: Full Election Results & Analysis
10th October 2026, Kathmandu
Gagan Kumar Thapa has been elected President of the Nepali Congress at the 15th General Convention in Kathmandu, winning 6,584 votes (93.88%). Read the full election results, voting breakdown, and political impact.
In a historic leadership shift, Gagan Kumar Thapa was elected President of the Nepali Congress (NC) at the party’s 15th General Convention.
The election, held at the Rashtriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu, saw Thapa defeat his challenger, Shyam Krishna Khadgi, in a decisive victory.
Nepali Congress Presidential Election Results
| Candidate | Votes Received | Vote Share (%) | Result |
| Gagan Kumar Thapa | 6,584 | 93.88% | Elected |
| Shyam Krishna Khadgi | 375 | 5.35% | Runner-up |
| Invalid Votes | 54 | 0.77% | — |
| Total Votes Cast | 7,039 | 100.00% | (out of 7,317 delegates) |
Key Takeaway: Gagan Thapa won by a landslide margin of 6,209 votes, commanding nearly 94% of the total ballots cast. Out of 7,317 eligible convention delegates, 7,039 participated in the voting process.
Voting & Counting Details
Voting Phase: General convention delegates cast their ballots following the inaugural session of the 15th General Convention.
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Presidential Vote Count: The counting for the top post was conducted late Friday night at the Rashtriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu.
Office Bearers & CWC Candidates: Following the completion of the presidential tally, all remaining ballot boxes containing votes for other central office bearer positions and Central Working Committee (CWC) members were securely transported to the Nepali Congress Central Office in Sanepa for final counting.
What Thapa’s Victory Means for Nepali Congress
Generational Leadership Shift: Thapa’s landslide victory represents a significant internal transition from traditional party leadership toward a younger, reform-oriented platform.
Electoral Preparation: The leadership change comes ahead of upcoming local elections, with party strategy focused on re-engaging youth and traditional voter bases.
Next Steps: Attention now turns to Sanepa as vote counting continues for key positions, including Vice Presidents, General Secretaries, and Joint General Secretaries.
