The Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre), abbreviated as CPN (Maoist Centre) or CPN (MC), is a major political organization in Nepal. Founded in 1994 after splitting from the Communist Party of Nepal (Unity Centre), the party has played a significant role in the country's political landscape.
Led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal, commonly known as Prachanda, the party launched an armed rebellion in 1996 to overthrow the monarchy and establish a people's republic. The conflict, known as the Nepali Civil War, lasted until 2006 and led to significant political changes, including the abolition of the monarchy and the establishment of a democratic republic.
In 2008, following the signing of the Comprehensive Peace Accord in 2006, the CPN (Maoist Centre) entered mainstream politics by winning the largest number of seats in the Constituent Assembly elections and leading the government. Since then, the party has remained a dominant force in Nepali politics, participating in various coalition governments and contributing to the drafting of the country's constitution.
The party has undergone several mergers and splits over the years. Notably, in 2018, it merged with the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) to form the Communist Party of Nepal. However, following a Supreme Court ruling in 2021, the merger was annulled, and the CPN (Maoist Centre) was revived as a separate entity.
As of December 2021, the CPN (Maoist Centre) claimed a membership of around 750,000, making it the third largest party in Nepal in terms of membership. The party has played a significant role in shaping Nepal's political landscape, advocating for socio-economic reforms and representing various marginalized communities.
Content Author:- Binod Kumar Simkhada
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