Is Nepal’s grand old party heading for another breakup?
Summary
Nepali Congress is facing internal disputes following the Supreme Court's recognition of the Gagan Thapa faction, with parallel activities by rival factions and calls for party unity or potential split.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court recognized the Gagan Thapa-led faction as the official Nepali Congress on April 17, ending a three-month dispute.
- Dissident leader Purna Bahadur Khadka and his faction are organizing parallel party activities and threatening to form a new party.
- Demands include forming a new central working committee and holding the 15th general convention under Sher Bahadur Deuba's leadership.
- Despite talks and back-channel discussions, efforts to unify the party have failed, with parallel gatherings continuing ahead of May 29, potentially when a split may formally occur.
