Communist Party of Nepal (2014)
The Communist Party of Nepal (2014) (CPN (2014)) was a communist party in Nepal formed through a split from the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) (CPN (UML)) in 2014. The split occurred primarily due to disagreements over the political direction and leadership of the CPN (UML) after the second Constituent Assembly elections in 2013.
The party was led by Rishi Kattel. A key point of contention leading to the split was the party's stance on the constitution-drafting process and perceived compromises made by the CPN (UML) within the larger coalition government. CPN (2014) advocated for a more radical communist line.
CPN (2014) participated in subsequent elections but failed to gain significant electoral success. It remained a relatively small party on the Nepalese political landscape.
Over time, various communist factions in Nepal have explored reunification possibilities. In 2018, CPN (2014) did not participate in the unification of the CPN (UML) and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) to form the Nepal Communist Party (NCP).
The party continued to exist separately after the formation of the NCP. Its activities and influence remained limited compared to the larger communist parties in Nepal.