Party Leaders Discuss Internal Disputes and Convention Ahead of 15th General Convention
Summary
Party leaders are holding talks to resolve an internal dispute ahead of the 15th General Convention, with meetings underway between Gagan Thapa, Purna Bahadur Khadka and Dr. Shekhar Koirala. A possible agreement could also delay the party’s ward convention scheduled for August 24.
Key Points
- Gagan Thapa and former acting president Purna Bahadur Khadka held a one-to-one meeting to ease the party’s internal dispute.
- Khadka wants all eligible members and 14th convention central committee members included in the 15th General Convention process.
- Dr. Shekhar Koirala is scheduled to meet Thapa and has proposed several unity measures, including merging party committees.
- Congress spokesperson Devraj Chalise said the president is personally leading talks and a working committee meeting will review the discussions.
