Former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba and wife Arzu Rana's prolonged stay abroad raises questions amid political turmoil
Summary
Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana have remained abroad amid political turmoil and arrest warrants in a money laundering case, while internal disputes have weakened the Nepali Congress party.
Key Points
- Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife Arzu Rana have been staying abroad following assault and pending money laundering charges.
- Interpol refused to issue a Red Corner Notice due to procedural issues; the Deuba couple has challenged the arrest warrants in Nepal's Supreme Court.
- Internal disputes within the Nepali Congress led to the rise of the Rastriya Swatantra Party and the loss of Deuba's party leadership.
- Speculation surrounds the possible formation of a new party by Deuba's faction after losing control to Gagan Thapa's group.
