{"id":21998,"date":"2026-08-08T15:32:53","date_gmt":"2026-08-08T09:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=21998"},"modified":"2026-08-08T15:32:53","modified_gmt":"2026-08-08T09:47:53","slug":"eight-parties-announce-progressive-front","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eng.dragonmedia.com.np\/?p=21998","title":{"rendered":"Eight Parties Announce \u2018Progressive Front\u2019<\/strong>"},"content":{"rendered":"

Dragon Media Correspondent<\/strong><\/p>\n

Eight political parties and groups have jointly announced the formation of a new alliance named the \u201cProgressive Front.\u201d<\/p>\n

The front was formally launched at a program held on Saturday at Kathmandu Banquet in Thapagaun, Kathmandu.<\/p>\n

Along with the announcement, the participating parties also unveiled a 28-point concept paper outlining the front\u2019s objectives, organizational principles and areas of cooperation.<\/p>\n

The document was signed by Upendra Yadav, Chair of the Janata Samajbadi Party; Dr. Chandrakant Raut, Chair of the Janamat Party; Prabhu Sah, Chair of the Aam Janata Party; Resham Chaudhary, patron of the Nagarik Unmukti Party; and Santosh Pariyar, Chair of the Progressive Democratic Party.<\/p>\n

Rizwan Ansari, Chair of the Nepal Federal Socialist Party; Dr. Harinandan Kumar Ranjan, Chair of the Bahujan Ekta Party; and Ram Kumar Rai, Chair of the Khambuwan National Front, also signed the concept paper.<\/p>\n

According to the document, the leadership of the front will serve for a fixed term.<\/p>\n

Decisions will be taken by consensus wherever possible. If consensus cannot be reached, decisions will be made through democratic procedures.<\/p>\n

All members will be required to respect decisions taken by the front, while constituent parties will not be permitted to publicly undertake activities that contradict collectively agreed positions.<\/p>\n

Any disputes among participating parties are expected to be resolved through mutual understanding and agreement.<\/p>\n

The front also plans to develop a common electoral strategy and participate jointly in elections where necessary.<\/p>\n

It has agreed to organize joint movements, public campaigns and initiatives related to livelihoods and other public concerns.<\/p>\n

The participating parties will also seek to formulate common positions on political, economic and social issues of national importance and undertake joint initiatives accordingly.<\/p>\n

The concept paper further provides for the front to take and implement political, organizational and other necessary decisions consistent with its stated objectives.<\/p>\n

The formation of the Progressive Front represents a new effort by Madhes-based, identity-oriented and alternative political forces to coordinate on elections, public livelihood issues and broader national political questions.<\/p>\n

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