Biplav's CPN-Maoist: From Guerrilla Roots to Branching into Politics

The Biplav-led faction of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) has officially registered with the Election Commission, marking its entry into mainstream politics. The faction, initially underground, re-emerged after a peace deal in 2020 and is now prepared to contest the upcoming general elections, advocating for anti-corruption and political reform.

The faction of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist), under the leadership of Bikram Chand "Biplav", has officially stepped into the political limelight after registering with the Election Commission. They will use a red rose as their election symbol.

Biplav's faction moved underground post-2006 as its then-leader Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' led the main Maoist party into mainstream politics via a Comprehensive Peace Accord. Resurfacing from covert operations in 2020, Biplav's group signed a peace deal, returning to open politics.

After completing party registration, Biplav expressed readiness to engage in the upcoming general elections, supporting Gen Z's calls against corruption and disorder. The Election Commission opened name registrations from November 17 with the deadline for entries set for November 26, leading up to the scheduled polls.

(With inputs from agencies.)