Nepal’s communist political scene is witnessing a whirlwind of splits and mergers especially after the recent Gen-Z protest. The main opposition party, CPN-UML, remains relatively stable. But several smaller communist parties including the Maoist Centre, CPN Unified Socialist and other minor leftist groups are going through intense debates and reorganisations.

The political shake-up has intensified after the rise of the Gen-Z movement prompting parties to rethink alliances and revive past merger efforts. In a major development, the Maoist Centre, CPN Unified Socialist, and six other smaller parties are ready to officially announce their unification today at a gathering in Bhrikuti Mandap, Kathmandu. The newly merged party will adopt the name Nepali Communist Party with the election symbol

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