Nepali Congress Faces Setback After Special General Convention Amid Leadership Tensions
Summary
The Nepali Congress faced a significant setback in the recent elections after holding a special general convention amid internal leadership tensions and factional disputes.
Key Points
- Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma led a special general convention challenging the existing party leadership before the elections.
- The special general convention was not accepted by the Deuba and Koirala factions, and its legality is under Supreme Court review.
- Despite leadership changes and a new policy, Congress won only 17 direct seats, a significant drop from previous elections.
- Internal party divisions and neglect of old leaders contributed to the party's poor election performance.
