Supreme Court recognises Gagan Thapa faction as official Nepali Congress
Summary
The Supreme Court has recognised the Gagan Thapa faction as the official Nepali Congress, resolving a protracted dispute within the party over leadership legitimacy.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court recognized the Gagan Thapa faction as the official Nepali Congress.
- The dispute began after a special general convention elected Gagan Thapa as party president in January 2026.
- The Sher Bahadur Deuba faction challenged the result, leading to legal battles at the Election Commission and Supreme Court.
- Despite electoral defeat and internal tensions, Thapa continues to lead the party with ongoing factional disputes.
