आश्विन १६, २०८२ / 2025-10-01
Kathmandu, May 31 — The Young Communist League (YCL) Nepal, the youth wing of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), is set to hold its Third National Convention from June 1 to 3 (Jestha 18–20) at the Nepal Academy in Kamaladi, Kathmandu. The convention, which was originally scheduled for May 30 to June 1 (Jestha 17–19), was postponed by a day due to venue booking issues, according to YCL Nepal.
Held under the main slogan "Today's Youth Movement for Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Self-Employment! Third National Convention for Good Governance, Social Justice, Prosperity, and Socialism!", the event aims to reshape the organization’s leadership, policies, and strategies while mobilizing youth nationwide.
In preparation for the national event, YCL has already completed provincial conventions in Karnali, Lumbini, Gandaki, Bagmati, and the Non-Geographic Special Province Committees. Although the convention in Sudurpaschim Province has been held, leadership selection remains pending. No final decision has yet been made regarding the timing of the Madhesh Province convention.
These provincial gatherings have played a key role in strengthening YCL’s grassroots structure and in shaping leadership, policies, and action plans for the national convention. Youth participation has been enthusiastic, particularly among both urban and rural communities, focusing on addressing youth issues and expanding YCL’s organizational outreach.
According to YCL Nepal, the convention will bring together 1,945 representatives and observers. This includes one representative from each local level, seven from each district, 14 from each province, all members of the three central commissions (Disciplinary, Finance, and Election), and the central committee.
The new central committee to be elected will consist of 251 members, with 35 office bearers. The organization will continue to operate under its three-commission structure as established by YCL's organizational statute.
The convention will not only elect new leadership and determine future programs and policies but also host deliberations on pressing political, economic, and social issues. Topics such as youth unemployment, education reform, social justice, climate change, and political stability will be at the forefront. YCL is also set to present a clear stance and action plan on these matters, while reinforcing socialist ideology among the younger generation and advancing revolutionary momentum.
As the youth wing of the Maoist Centre, YCL aims to organize youth in pursuit of socialist revolution and social transformation. The third convention is expected to strengthen internal unity, nurture youth leadership, and provide policy clarity.
In a political landscape where youth have an increasingly decisive role, this convention is expected to enhance YCL’s relevance and impact. The organization plans to mobilize youth across the country to intensify its fight against inequality, corruption, and foreign interference, while reinforcing the Maoist Centre’s agenda among Nepal’s younger population.
YCL has ramped up its preparations for the convention at the Nepal Academy in Kathmandu. Sub-committees have been mobilized to manage logistics, venue setup, security, delegate selection, and discussion agendas. The leadership has called on all members to participate actively and contribute creatively.
However, delays in the Madhesh Province convention and leadership selection in Sudurpaschim pose challenges to overall readiness. The leadership will need to address these gaps to ensure an inclusive and effective event. Furthermore, the organization must adopt new strategies to meet the evolving aspirations of today’s youth and integrate advancements in technology and innovation.
The third national convention is expected to not only shape the future direction of YCL Nepal but also influence the broader trajectory of Nepal’s youth movement. It will offer a platform to bring emerging youth leaders into the national political spotlight, expand the organization’s reach in both rural and urban areas, and energize the country’s socialist movement. The successful execution of this convention is also seen as vital in reinforcing the political foundation of the Maoist Centre itself.
