Socialist Front (Nepali: समाजवादी मोर्चा, transliteration: Samajbadi Morcha) is a political alliance of leftist political parties in Nepal. It was formed in 2023 by the CPN (Maoist Centre), CPN (Unified Socialist), the People's Socialist Party, Nepal and the Communist Party of Nepal led by Biplav.

History

The Socialist Front was born as a four party front comprising the CPN (Maoist Centre), CPN (Unified Socialist), the People's Socialist Party, Nepal and the Communist Party of Nepal of Biplav Si on 19 June 2023. This was announced amidst a program held at National Assembly hall, Bhrikuti Mandap.

Samajbadi Morcha, Nepal

It was reported that there would be a rotational leadership through the front's chairman post, with Madhav Kumar Nepal leading the front for an interim period of time.

Samajbadi Morcha, Nepal

Member parties

Organization and structure

In mid July, it was announced that the socialist front would have party-like organization at district, provincial and national level. The central committee would have 16 members with 4 members from each party including party chair and general secretary from each parties. Similarly it was announced that there would be 12 member provincial committees with 3 members from each party consisting of party chairs and general secretaries while there would be 8 member district committees with a similar formation.

Samajbadi Morcha, Nepal

List of current provincial governments

Strength in provincial parliaments

Leadership

Chairman

Madhav Kumar Nepal (2023–present)

See also

CPN (Maoist Centre) CPN (Unified Socialist)

References

Political party alliances in Nepal

Socialist Front