Nepali Congress Factional Dispute Reaches Supreme Court Over Leadership Claim
Summary
Dispute over Nepali Congress leadership between factions led by Sher Bahadur Deuba and Gagan Thapa has reached the Supreme Court following a special general convention and Election Commission decision.
Key Points
- Sher Bahadur Deuba and Purnabahadur Khadka filed a writ petition at the Supreme Court demanding official recognition of Nepali Congress leadership.
- Factional dispute arose after Gagan Thapa and Bishwaprakash Sharma organized a special general convention without Central Working Committee approval.
- Election Commission, by majority, recognized the new working committee led by Thapa based on the special convention.
- Supreme Court ordered respondents to submit written responses within 15 days; case hearing timing may coincide with House of Representatives election.
- Supreme Court will decide whether to list the case before or after upcoming elections due to the political nature of the dispute.
