Following its establishment in Falgun of 2051B.S, Pushpa Kamal Dahal became its chairman. A meeting held by the central committee decided to start an armed protest from Falgun 1.

Pushpa Kamal Dahal, who became the party president from chairman during the people’s movement, has held the position to this day. Although the name has changed from NCP(Maoist) to NCP(Maoist Centre).

The election symbol for the Maoist is the “sickle-hammer” inside a circle.