Back in Nepal, Deuba seeks to reclaim Congress leadership
Summary
Sher Bahadur Deuba has returned to Nepal and is seeking to reclaim the Nepali Congress leadership as the party’s internal dispute deepens after a Supreme Court review order. His faction is weighing whether to hold the 15th general convention under his leadership or wait for the court’s final ruling, while legal troubles linked to a money-laundering investigation continue.
Key Points
- Leaders close to Sher Bahadur Deuba have proposed holding the Nepali Congress 15th general convention under his leadership amid an ongoing dispute over party legitimacy.
- The Supreme Court’s decision to allow a review of its April 17 ruling has reopened the leadership question after it had recognised the Gagan Thapa-led panel as the official Congress leadership.
- Deuba returned to Nepal after about five months abroad and told supporters that allegations against him, including financial irregularities, could not be proven.
- The Deuba family remains under scrutiny in a money-laundering case, with investigators filing a chargesheet tied to companies owned by his son Jayabir Deuba.
