Nepali Congress Internal Dispute Escalates to Disciplinary Action and Legal Battles
Summary
Nepali Congress is escalating its internal split into disciplinary action and legal battles, with the disciplinary committee preparing action against leaders of the Deuba and Dr. Shekhar Koirala factions. The dispute has also moved back to the Supreme Court as party leaders contest the legitimacy of the ongoing convention process.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress disciplinary committee is preparing action against leaders of the faction aligned with Sher Bahadur Deuba and Dr. Shekhar Koirala.
- The committee cites the use of Deuba’s old title, the Chunadevi contact office, and activities at the off-group’s Kathmandu gathering as grounds for action.
- Sher Bahadur Deuba and Purna Bahadur Khadka have filed a writ in the Supreme Court to stop the 15th General Convention process.
- The party split deepened after the special general convention elected a new committee, with both sides now battling over court decisions and party statute.
