Internal Strife Surfaces in Nepali Congress as Key Leaders Face Allegations of Colluding with Rival Candidate

Summary

Internal conflict arises in Nepali Congress as some leaders allegedly collude with a rival candidate from Rastriya Swatantra Party in the upcoming Sarlahi-4 election, amid efforts by party president Gagan Thapa to unify and secure victory.

Key Points
  • Vote-rigging and sabotage have been recurring issues within the Nepali Congress party during elections.
  • Party president Gagan Thapa is contesting from Sarlahi-4 and is focused on unifying the party for upcoming elections.
  • Rastriya Swatantra Party candidate Amresh Kumar Singh met leaders from Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Centre) allegedly seeking support.
  • Nepali Congress leaders, including Sher Bahadur Deuba, are reportedly in communication with Amresh Singh amid rising internal tensions.
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