Prime Minister and CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli has described the widespread criticism against him and the government as the responses of the reactionary forces and asserted that such elements are alarmed by the strengthening of patriotic, progressive, and democratic powers in the country.

Addressing the eighth meeting of the central committee of his party , which began on Sunday in Chyasal, Oli criticised reactionary forces for engaging in relentless and baseless propaganda against his party. He claimed that opposition groups, intimidated by UML’s growing popularity, are attempting to tarnish its reputation. He urged party members to counter these false narratives and work at the grassroots level to solidify the party as a decisive force in Nepalese politics.

“We must not remain silent in the face of baseless accusations. Silence reflects weakness. We must refute such allegations with facts and ensure our organisations actively reach individuals and households,” the UML chair said. “Factionalism and anarchy within the party must end. Internal divisions under the guise of democracy only weaken the party. We must move forward with unity, focusing on national and party interests guided by a single policy framework.”

Prime Minister Oli also criticised leaders who had celebrated the prospect of the UML’s downfall, remarking that they are now facing repercussions for their actions.

He presented a 43-page political report at the meeting. Oli's report outlined key topics, including a new political course, the necessity and rationale of the alliance with the Nepali Congress, the challenges of instability and orchestrated pessimism, Nepal’s foreign policy in a changing global context, a review of by-elections, and strategies for building a decisive national force.

Oli highlighted several achievements since the formation of the new government, including political stability, a joint policy declaration, structural improvements for governance, economic reforms, transitional justice legislation, safeguarding national interests, balanced foreign relations, actions against financial misconduct in the cooperative sector, and accelerated development projects.

The meeting also included discussions on organisational updates, decisions made during recent secretariat and politburo meetings, and presentations by central commission chairs. General secretary Shankar Pokharel outlined the agenda, which included contemporary proposals and miscellaneous topics.

To facilitate discussions, committees were formed under politburo member Surya Bahadur Thapa and central publicity department chief Rajendra Gautam.