Supreme Court Issues Notice in Nepali Congress Legitimacy Dispute
Summary
The Supreme Court has issued a notice regarding writ petitions disputing the legitimacy of the Nepali Congress and a demand to halt preparations for the party's general convention.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court issued a notice to opposing parties in writ petitions regarding the Nepali Congress legitimacy dispute.
- Writs were filed by the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction seeking to halt preparations for the general convention initiated by Gagan Thapa's faction.
- The dispute concerns the formation and legitimacy of a new working committee selected by a special general convention called by Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma.
- The court scheduled hearings after receiving responses from the Election Commission, Nepali Congress party office, and Gagan Thapa.
- Petitioners demand the annulment of the Election Commission's decision to update the working committee and dissolution of the newly elected committee, labeling it illegal.
