Main opposition Congress stuck in power struggle over parliamentary party leader
Summary
Nepali Congress faces internal deadlock in appointing its parliamentary party leader amid factional disputes and election setbacks.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress has not appointed its parliamentary party leader despite constitutional importance and a missed April 7 deadline.
- Disagreement exists between party president Gagan Kumar Thapa and vice-president Bishwa Prakash Sharma over the leadership candidate.
- Candidates supported include Mohan Acharya backed by Thapa, and Bhishmaraj Angdembe backed by Sharma and the Deuba faction.
- The delay is attributed to internal factional struggles and post-election review, with consensus or vote pending for final selection.
