Nepali Congress leaders, cadres caught in factional tug of war
Summary
Nepali Congress leaders and cadres are divided over rival preparations for the party’s 15th general convention, with Sher Bahadur Deuba urging supporters not to take part while Gagan Kumar Thapa calls for enthusiastic participation. Shekhar Koirala and Purna Bahadur Khadka remain key figures amid the factional tug of war.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress is nearing a split as rival factions prepare separate general conventions and try to pull leaders and cadres into their camps.
- Sher Bahadur Deuba urged party members not to participate in the convention organised by the faction that held the special general convention.
- Gagan Kumar Thapa called on leaders, cadres and supporters to participate enthusiastically in the 15th general convention and help unite the party.
- Shekhar Koirala has not aligned with either faction, while Purna Bahadur Khadka is being courted by the establishment side.
