Congress Divided on BP Koirala Memorial Day
Summary
Nepali Congress factions are organizing separate programs on BP Koirala's memorial day, highlighting deep divisions within the party following recent leadership disputes.
Key Points
- BP Koirala's memorial day is on Shrawan 6, marking the death of Nepal's first democratically elected Prime Minister.
- Nepali Congress is divided with two factions organizing separate programs on BP's memorial day, reflecting ongoing political conflicts within the party.
- The split within Congress intensified after a special general convention elected new leadership amid disagreements.
- Former President Sher Bahadur Deuba's group and establishment faction led by Bishwaprakash Sharma are holding separate events.
- The Deuba faction has set five conditions for unity, which the establishment faction has rejected, raising fears of a formal party split.
