NC's Growing Rift
Summary
Nepali Congress is split between the establishment and anti-establishment factions over the legitimacy of a special convention and control of the party’s 15th general convention. The rift has deepened after legal moves and leadership changes, with calls growing for unity and reconciliation.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress has become a divided house after an anti-establishment faction led by Sher Bahadur Deuba challenged the legitimacy of the special convention that elected Gagan Kumar Thapa as president.
- A Supreme Court review petition and the Election Commission’s recognition of the current leadership have intensified the internal party dispute.
- Both factions are clashing over the 15th general convention scheduled for October 2-5, 2026.
- The article calls for unity, discipline and reconciliation within the party to restore its ability to deliver on democratic promises.
