Bhimraj Angdembe Unanimously Elected Leader of Nepali Congress Parliamentary Party
Summary
Bhimraj Angdembe has been unanimously elected as the leader of the Nepali Congress parliamentary party, signaling a message of unity within the party amid factional competitions.
Key Points
- Bhimraj Angdembe was unanimously elected as the leader of Nepali Congress parliamentary party.
- The decision followed consensus after competition among Arjun Narsingh KC, Mohan Acharya, and Angdembe.
- The Nepali Congress parliamentary party currently has 38 MPs with factions led by Sher Bahadur Deuba, Shekhar Koirala, and those from the special general convention.
- President Gagan Thapa initially had preferences for other leaders but accepted Angdembe's leadership for party unity.
- Vice President Bishwaprakash Sharma and other leaders supported Angdembe to send a message of unity.
- The unanimous election is the first such occurrence since the first Constituent Assembly election in 2064 BS.
