Nepali Congress leaders close to Purna Bahadur Khadka to participate in ward conventions on September 19-20
Summary
Former Nepali Congress leaders close to Purna Bahadur Khadka will join the ward conventions on September 19 and 20 as the party heads toward a disputed 15th general convention. Khadka himself will stay out for now while his legal challenge over the special general convention remains pending at the Supreme Court.
Key Points
- About 31 former Nepali Congress central members aligned with Purna Bahadur Khadka plan to participate in ward-level conventions on September 19 and 20.
- Khadka says he will not join the convention process while his petition regarding the special general convention is pending at the Supreme Court.
- The party’s central executive committee has tried to accommodate the Khadka group, but some leaders remain dissatisfied with the wording of its decision.
- Parallel convention preparations are also being led by the Deuba faction and other party leaders, deepening the internal split.
