Factional Meeting of Nepali Congress Central Committee Convened Amidst Internal Tensions

Summary

The Central Committee meeting of the Nepali Congress factions led by Sher Bahadur Deuba and Shekhar Koirala is underway amid internal tensions and a pending Supreme Court writ.

Key Points
  • The Central Committee meeting of the Nepali Congress factions led by Sher Bahadur Deuba and Shekhar Koirala is scheduled today.
  • The meeting stems from disputes following the 14th General Convention and the Special General Convention held last Poush.
  • Leaders are being urged by Central Chief Secretary Krishna Prasad Paudel to attend the meeting.
  • The factions have filed a writ in the Supreme Court challenging the legitimacy of new leadership elected by the Election Commission.
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