NC rift: Deuba faction rejects integration proposal

Summary

Sher Bahadur Deuba’s faction in the Nepali Congress has rejected the establishment side’s proposal unless the party’s general convention schedule is postponed. Both sides have announced separate dates for the 15th General Convention in Kathmandu, but are still seeking an agreement.

Key Points
  • The Deuba-led faction says it cannot accept the establishment side’s decision unless the general convention schedule is postponed.
  • Top leaders of the faction met in the morning and decided to reject the proposal made by the establishment camp.
  • The establishment side wants all central working committee members elected from the 14th General Convention to participate in the upcoming convention.
  • Both camps have announced separate dates for the Nepali Congress 15th General Convention, but they continue efforts toward unity.
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