Nepali Congress Factions Warn of Split Over Leadership Style
Summary
Factions within the Nepali Congress warn of a potential split if party president Gagan Thapa does not adopt a more inclusive leadership style, emphasizing the need for unity ahead of the 15th General Convention.
Key Points
- Leaders opposing Gagan Thapa's unilateral style warn that the Nepali Congress might split without an inclusive approach.
- Former President Sher Bahadur Deuba and leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala express concerns about rising autocracy within the party.
- Calls for uniting the structures of the 14th General Convention and the Special General Convention to maintain party unity.
- An establishment-opposed faction plans a national gathering on August 14, highlighting escalating tensions within the party.
