Supreme Court reopens Nepali Congress leadership row
Summary
The Supreme Court has reopened the Nepali Congress leadership dispute by reviewing its earlier ruling that backed Gagan Thapa’s faction. Sher Bahadur Deuba and Purna Bahadur Khadka’s review petitions keep Thapa in office for now, while the party faces renewed uncertainty over its convention and possible split.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court has agreed to review its earlier decision recognising the Nepali Congress special general convention and the Thapa-led central committee.
- Sher Bahadur Deuba and Purna Bahadur Khadka filed review petitions challenging the April verdict and the Election Commission’s recognition of the new leadership.
- The Thapa-led committee remains legally in office for now, and a fresh bench will hear the case from the beginning.
- The court’s move has eased immediate plans for a split in the Nepali Congress, but uncertainty remains over the party’s upcoming conventions.
