Nepali Congress factions hold separate events to commemorate party founder BP
Summary
The Nepali Congress is divided into rival factions six months after a special convention, with leaders loyal to Sher Bahadur Deuba threatening to form a new party if reconciliation efforts fail. The factions held separate events on BP Memorial Day, highlighting deepening rifts.
Key Points
- Rival factions of the Nepali Congress held separate BP Memorial Day events, underscoring internal divisions.
- Leaders loyal to former president Sher Bahadur Deuba threaten to form a new party if reconciliation fails.
- Dispute centers around the collective integration of 111 elected leaders from the last convention.
- Senior leaders including Shekhar Koirala criticise current party leadership for authoritarian tendencies.
