Nepali Congress establishment ready to meet demands raised by Purna Bahadur Khadka and Shekhar Koirala
Summary
Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa is holding talks with the party’s non-establishment leaders to resolve internal disputes ahead of the 15th general convention. The establishment is preparing to meet key demands from Purna Bahadur Khadka and Shekhar Koirala, including membership-related concessions and measures to ensure a fair convention.
Key Points
- Gagan Thapa is negotiating with Purna Bahadur Khadka and Shekhar Koirala to ease factional disputes inside Nepali Congress.
- The party establishment is ready to allow members who renewed their active membership by December 25 to take part in the 15th general convention.
- Leaders are also considering a mechanism and committee reshuffle to make the convention fair and inclusive.
- The Deuba faction continues parallel preparations for the convention, while ward conventions may be delayed in flood-hit districts.
