Congress Internal Dispute: Gagan Thapa's Stance on Membership and Central Committee Adjustment Sparks Controversy

Summary

Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa refuses to accept the adjustment of 111 central committee members without updating active membership, sparking controversy among party factions. Efforts for consensus continue amid internal disputes.

Key Points
  • Gagan Thapa opposes merging 111 central committee members from the 14th General Convention into the current committee without updating active membership.
  • Other factions demand conditions for a fair and impartial general convention, accusing the establishment of not wanting party unity.
  • General Secretary Gururaj Ghimire states that internal discussions for consensus are progressing despite external appearances.
  • The Deuba group expresses readiness to accept Gagan Thapa as President if he leads a united party, but highlights the need for impartiality and consensus on committee formations.
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