Could Deuba’s displeasure slow the Congress poll march?
Summary
The Nepali Congress faces electoral challenges due to internal dissent following Gagan Thapa's rise as party president, with concerns that Sher Bahadur Deuba's faction may not fully support the March 5 elections, potentially impacting the party's performance.
Key Points
- Under Gagan Thapa's leadership, Nepali Congress entered the election race with renewed energy despite internal opposition.
- Several influential leaders allied with former president Sher Bahadur Deuba were denied election tickets for the March 5 polls.
- There is concern among Thapa supporters that Deuba's faction and other dissenting leaders may not cooperate during the elections.
- Thapa and some party leaders remain hopeful that even dissenting leaders will ultimately support the party during the election.
