Archive · 18 Aug 2026
Ex-Nepal PM Deuba returns; faction backs Sanatan Dharma, his leadership
Sher Bahadur Deuba used to be the leader of Nepal.
He had been away for more than five months to get medical treatment after being hurt, and now he is back home.
His political group, called the Nepali Congress, held a big meeting.
At the meeting, they decided that Nepal's old religious traditions like Hinduism, Buddhism, Kirat and Prakrit are important.
They want these traditions to be part of what makes Nepal special.
They also promised that every person can still follow their own religion.
They want to change some parts of Nepal's Constitution, but only by talking with everyone and following the rules.
They also decided that Deuba should lead the party's next big gathering.
Deuba and his wife were hurt during big protests last September, when many young people in Nepal were upset with the government.
Now his group is making plans for the future.
Former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba returned to Nepal on Thursday after more than five months abroad for medical treatment.
His Nepali Congress faction's conference adopted five major decisions, including promoting Sanatan Dharma as part of Nepal's national identity.
The faction called for protecting Hindu, Buddhist, Kirat and Prakrit traditions while ensuring religious freedom for all communities.
The conference said constitutional changes should be made in line with public expectations through dialogue within existing constitutional provisions.
It decided the 15th general convention should be held under Deuba's leadership.
- Who
- Sher Bahadur Deuba, former prime minister and leader of a Nepali Congress faction, along with the faction; his wife, former foreign minister Arzu Rana Deuba, is also mentioned.
- What
- A faction conference adopted decisions to promote Sanatan Dharma as part of Nepal's national identity, pursue constitutional changes through dialogue, and hold the party's 15th general convention under Deuba's leadership.
- When
- Deuba returned to Nepal on Thursday after more than five months abroad; the conference started Friday and concluded on Sunday (today).
- Where
- Nepal; Deuba and his wife had been receiving medical treatment in Singapore.
- Why
- To protect Nepal's traditional religious and cultural practices as part of national identity, address constitutional issues, and keep the party united under Deuba's leadership.
- Event
- Conference of the Nepali Congress faction led by Sher Bahadur Deuba
- Key decision
- Promote Sanatan Dharma as part of Nepal's national identity
- Traditions to protect
- Hindu, Buddhist, Kirat and Prakrit religious traditions
- Constitutional approach
- Changes through dialogue with all concerned groups within existing constitutional provisions
- 15th general convention
- To be completed under Deuba's leadership through the central working committee's decision
- Deuba's return
- Returned to Nepal on Thursday after more than five months abroad
- Medical treatment
- Treated in Singapore since February after injuries in the September 9, 2025 protests
- Protests
- Gen Z-led demonstrations that led to the fall of the KP Sharma Oli government