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Pragatisheel Loktantrik Party
Political party in Nepal From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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The Pragatisheel Loktantrik Party (Nepali: प्रगतिशील लोकतान्त्रिक पार्टी, lit. 'Progressive Democratic Party'; PDP) is a left-wing political party in Nepal.[4][5] The party formation was announced on 14 November 2025 through merger of former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattrai's party NSP (Naya Shakti), Janardan Sharma led Progressive National Campaign, Nepal and Santosh Pariyar.[6] The party retains eye as it's election symbol.[7]
It has been suggested that Progressive National Campaign, Nepal be merged into this article. (Discuss) Proposed since November 2025. |
It seeks to achieve this through mergers and collaboration with progressive and leftist groups, including the Netra Bikram Chand led Communist Party Nepal and the Ghanashyam Bhusal led Unified Socialist Reorganization Campaign.[8][9]
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Background
Formation
The party formation was announced on 14 November 2025 through merger of former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattrai's party NSP (Naya Shakti), Janardan Sharma led Progressive National Campaign, Nepal and Santosh Pariyar led group of Rastriya Swatantra Party.[6] While Sharma had disagreements regarding unideological merger to form Nepali Communist Party, formerly chief parliamentary whip of Rastriya Swatantra Party, Santosh pariyar also joined the camp for formation of new alternative force.[6]
A number of parties have merged to form PCP-N:
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Ideology
As part of the original merger agreement, the party's ideology consisted of Progressive Socialism and support for a multi-party system in Nepal, while the party itself remains officially secular. The party considers "Nepali socialism with refined Marxism" as its ideological political stand with participation of all in democracy.[12][13]
Central committee
The party formed 151 membered central committee under conservation of Baburam Bhattarai. Former ministers Janardan Sharma, Ram Karki stayed on role of senior leaders without portfolio.[14]
Leadership
Presidium[15]
- Sudan Kirati
- Durga Sob
- Santosh Pariyar
- Ojaswi Bhattarai
- Ashok Jayaswal
See also
References
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