Congress Dissident Group Calls for Internal Unity and Legality
Summary
Leaders of the Nepali Congress establishment-dissident group urged internal unity and said the party must follow the constitution and democratic norms amid disputes over a special general convention. Speakers including Purna Bahadur Khadka, Shekhar Koirala and others criticized the party leadership, the Election Commission and the special convention process.
Key Points
- Leaders at the Nepali Congress dissident gathering stressed internal unity and legality as the party faces an internal crisis.
- Purna Bahadur Khadka said the country’s nationality and constitution are in danger and argued that Congress unity is essential to protect them.
- Several leaders, including Dr. Shekhar Koirala and Krishna Prasad Sitaula, criticized the Election Commission and questioned the legitimacy of the special general convention.
- Speakers said the 14th General Convention’s elected committee should handle the 15th General Convention and called for an end to factionalism.
