Ranjeet Karna () is a Nepalese politician, columnist, and former student leader affiliated with the
Nepali Congress
The Nepali Congress ( ; Abbreviation, abbr. NC), colloquially the Congress Party, or simply the Congress, is a Social democracy, social democratic List of political parties in Nepal, political party in Nepal and the largest party in the country ...
. He served as a member of the
2nd Nepalese Constituent Assembly
The Second Constituent Assembly of Nepal, later converted to the Legislature Parliament (), was a unicameral legislature of Nepal. It was elected in the 2013 Constituent Assembly elections after the failure of the first Constituent Assembly (CA ...
from 2013 to 2017 through the proportional representation quota.
Nepal Student Union Leadership
Karna was elected President of the
Nepal Student Union
Nepal Students' Union ( NSU) is the largest student political wings in Nepal. The Nepal Student's Union represents the Nepali Congress. During the autocratic King's rule (''Panchayati Byawastha''), the union played a major role in unifying stud ...
(NSU), the student wing of the Nepali Congress, in 2012.
During his tenure:
* The NSU held its long-delayed 11th General Convention from 14–16 September 2014—the only convention conducted during his presidency.
* He advocated for the timely organization of Free Student Union elections at Tribhuvan University campuses and raised concerns over delays and interference.
* Under his leadership, NSU protested against issues such as fee hikes, examination postponements, and administrative delays affecting students.
Constituent Assembly
Karna was elected to the 2nd Constituent Assembly of Nepal through the proportional representation list in the 2013 elections.
As a member, he:
* Advocated for inclusive federalism, especially focused on the rights and representation of the Madheshi community.
* Emphasized youth participation, internal party reform, and proportional inclusion in governance structures.
Media and Commentary
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
He frequently appears on televised debates and public forums.
Legacy
Ranjeet Karna is recognized for:
* Organizing the only NSU General Convention during his presidential tenure (2014)
* Reviving Free Student Union activism across major universities
* Advocating for Madhesh inclusion and youth engagement in national policymaking
References
External links
Official Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Karna, Ranjeet
Living people
Nepali Congress politicians from Madhesh Province
Members of the 2nd Nepalese Constituent Assembly