Ranjeet Karna

Ranjeet Karna (रञ्जित कर्ण) is a Nepalese politician, columnist, and former student leader affiliated with the Nepali Congress. He served as a member of the 2nd Nepalese Constituent Assembly from 2013 to 2017 through the proportional representation quota.^[1]

Ranjeet Karna
रञ्जित कर्ण
Member of the 2nd Nepalese Constituent Assembly
In office 2013–2017
Constituency	Proportional Representation
President of Nepal Student Union (NSU)
In office 2012–2016
Preceded by	Pradip Paudel
Succeeded by	Nain Singh Mahar
Personal details
Nationality	Nepali
Political party	Nepali Congress

Nepal Student Union Leadership

Karna was elected President of the Nepal Student Union (NSU), the student wing of the Nepali Congress, in 2012.^[2]

During his tenure:

• The NSU held its long-delayed 11th General Convention from 14 to 16 September 2014—the only convention conducted during his presidency.^[3]
• He advocated for the timely organization of Free Student Union elections at Tribhuvan University campuses and raised concerns over delays and interference.^[4]
• Under his leadership, NSU protested against issues such as fee hikes, examination postponements, and administrative delays affecting students.^[5]

Constituent Assembly

Karna was elected to the 2nd Constituent Assembly of Nepal through the proportional representation list in the 2013 elections.^[6]

As a member, he:

• Advocated for inclusive federalism, especially focused on the rights and representation of the Madheshi community.^[7]
• Emphasized youth participation, internal party reform, and proportional inclusion in governance structures.^[8]

Media and Commentary

Karna is a regular columnist and political commentator in Nepali media. He has contributed to national newspapers and digital platforms on topics such as:

• Democratic transformation within political parties
• Anti-corruption governance
• Identity politics and youth leadership^[9]

He frequently appears on televised debates and public forums.^[10]

Legacy

Ranjeet Karna is recognized for:

• Organizing the only NSU General Convention during his presidential tenure (2014)^[11]
• Reviving Free Student Union activism across major universities^[12]
• Advocating for Madhesh inclusion and youth engagement in national policymaking^[13]