Shashank Koirala set to spearhead split in Nepali Congress
Summary
Shashank Koirala is set to lead a breakaway faction from the Nepali Congress, with leaders preparing for a three-day national gathering in Kathmandu to pave the way for a new political party. The move has triggered sharp criticism online and deepened the party’s internal rift.
Key Points
- Shashank Koirala has been appointed to lead preparations for a new party being formed by a breakaway Nepali Congress faction.
- A three-day national gathering is planned in Kathmandu from August 14 to 16 to formalize the split unless reconciliation happens first.
- The decision has drawn criticism on social media, with many accusing Koirala of engineering a party breakup.
- Party insiders say the move is being made with the knowledge of former president Sher Bahadur Deuba.
