Nepali Congress Faces Split with Parallel Convention Possibility
Summary
Nepali Congress is heading toward a possible parallel 15th general convention as the establishment and fringe factions announce separate preparation schedules amid a Supreme Court dispute over the legitimacy of the current working committee. Both sides say they will move ahead with their own convention plans if the legal question is not resolved soon.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress is facing deep internal conflict after its establishment and fringe factions announced separate plans for the party’s 15th general convention.
- A group led by former President Sher Bahadur Deuba, Dr. Shekhar Koirala and coordinator Dr. Shashank Koirala says the current working committee’s legitimacy is sub judice in the Supreme Court.
- The Gagan Thapa-led working committee and election committee have already announced a convention schedule from Ashoj 16 to 19.
- Leaders from both sides say parallel convention activities could begin if the dispute over authenticity is not settled.
