Congress 'Hassle': Supreme Court Case and Internal Disputes Delay Convention
Summary
Nepali Congress has moved to start its 15th General Convention, but Sher Bahadur Deuba has filed a writ in the Supreme Court to halt the process. Party leaders are now weighing a political compromise while the court prepares to hear the case.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress Election Committee decided to begin ward conventions on September 10 for the party’s 15th General Convention.
- Sher Bahadur Deuba and former Vice President Purna Bahadur Khadka filed writ petitions in the Supreme Court to stop the convention process, and a supplementary writ has now been registered.
- Party leaders from rival and establishment factions are debating whether to resolve the dispute through political consensus before the court rules.
- Gagan Thapa and Congress spokesperson Devraj Chalise have signaled openness to an internal agreement, but the rival group insists on holding the convention under Deuba’s leadership.
