Ranjeet Karna

Karna was elected President of the Nepal Student Union (NSU), the student wing of the Nepali Congress, in 2012.^[2]

During his tenure:

• The NSU held its long-delayed 11th General Convention from 14 to 16 September 2014—the only convention conducted during his presidency.^[3]
• He advocated for the timely organization of Free Student Union elections at Tribhuvan University campuses and raised concerns over delays and interference.^[4]
• Under his leadership, NSU protested against issues such as fee hikes, examination postponements, and administrative delays affecting students.^[5]

Karna was elected to the 2nd Constituent Assembly of Nepal through the proportional representation list in the 2013 elections.^[6]

As a member, he:

• Advocated for inclusive federalism, especially focused on the rights and representation of the Madheshi community.^[7]
• Emphasized youth participation, internal party reform, and proportional inclusion in governance structures.^[8]

Karna is a regular columnist and political commentator in Nepali media. He has contributed to national newspapers and digital platforms on topics such as:

• Democratic transformation within political parties
• Anti-corruption governance
• Identity politics and youth leadership^[9]

He frequently appears on televised debates and public forums.^[10]

Ranjeet Karna is recognized for:

• Organizing the only NSU General Convention during his presidential tenure (2014)^[11]
• Reviving Free Student Union activism across major universities^[12]
• Advocating for Madhesh inclusion and youth engagement in national policymaking^[13]