गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Shankar Pokhrel elected UML general secretary Politics Shankar Pokhrel elected UML general secretary KathmanduPati December 18, 2025 KATHMANDU – Shankar Pokhrel has emerged victorious in the race for general secretary of CPN-UML, according to the results of the party’s internal election. Pokhrel received 1,228 votes, while his closest competitor, Surendra Pandey, secured 999 votes. In the same election, KP Sharma Oli has already won the post of party chairperson by a large margin. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Kushner arrives Israel amid Gaza peace efforts India says court will decide Hasina extradition Deuba affirms hindu faith, backs secular Nepal US imposes curbs on Nepal’s cultural heritage imports Modi unveils seven-pillar vision for India’s future Nepal offers concessional loans up to Rs 5 million to… Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?2 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative3 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief4 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward5 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns6 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms7 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society