Nepali Congress on the Brink of Split as Factions Announce Separate Conventions
Summary
The Nepali Congress is heading toward a split as the Thapa and Deuba factions announce separate schedules for the party’s 15th General Convention. The dispute over active membership, leadership succession, and a Supreme Court case has deepened the divide and made compromise increasingly unlikely.
Key Points
- Gagan Thapa and Sher Bahadur Deuba have issued separate appeals for different convention schedules, signaling a widening split in the Nepali Congress.
- The dispute centers on active membership, leadership adjustment, and recognition of the working committee formed after the special convention.
- The Election Commission and Supreme Court have already backed the Thapa-led committee, but the Deuba faction has sought review.
- Both sides say they are moving ahead with their own conventions, with little chance of a compromise before the court decision.
