Congress’s election results unexpected, will be discussed in party, says Sitaula
Summary
Nepali Congress leader Krishna Prasad Sitaula states the recent House of Representatives election results were unexpected and will be discussed within the party.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress suffered an unexpected crushing defeat in the recent House of Representatives election.
- The party won only 18 out of 165 first-past-the-post seats, far behind the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
- Internal disputes, especially between Gagan Thapa and Sher Bahadur Deuba factions, have affected the party's unity.
- Leaders call for discussion and resolution post-election; some urge Gagan Thapa to resign as party president.
