Year in Review: Nepali Congress Faces Internal Turmoil and Political Setbacks in 2082
Summary
The Nepali Congress faced its weakest election performance in history in 2082, internal disputes climaxing in a controversial special convention and Supreme Court case, along with violent attacks on party offices and leaders.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress secured only 38 seats in the 275-member House of Representatives election, its weakest showing ever.
- A special general convention led by Gagan Thapa elected a new central working committee amid disputes with the incumbent leadership.
- Violence during the Gen-Z movement resulted in arson and vandalism of the party's central and 48 district offices, and attacks on leaders' homes.
- The 15th General Convention dates have been contested and postponed due to intra-party disagreements and a pending Supreme Court decision.
