Nepali Congress Says Those Under 18 Cannot Become Party Members

Kathmandu : The Nepali Congress has clarified that individuals under the age of 18 cannot become members of the party. The Central Election Committee has instructed its subordinate bodies to follow the party statute, which requires a person to have completed 18 years of age to become a party member.

According to a statement issued by Rajju Katuwal, member-secretary of the Central Election Committee, the responsibility of Sujal Chapagain, who was elected as a regional representative from the ward convention of Maijogmai Rural Municipality–5 in Ilam under the party’s 15th General Convention, has also been suspended due to his age.

Chapagain had completed 17 years but had not yet reached the age of 18. After receiving details confirming that he was still under the required age, the committee decided not to implement his election as a regional representative.

The statement says Chapagain will turn 18 on Magh 18, 2083, according to his citizenship details. The committee clarified that he may retain his party membership after reaching the required age, should he wish to do so.

The Central Election Committee has also instructed that if individuals under the age of 18 are found to have been elected from ward-level conventions in other districts, such election results should not be implemented.