Deuba loses support as Nepali Congress factions realign
Summary
Sher Bahadur Deuba is losing support inside the Nepali Congress as more leaders shift toward the Gagan Thapa-led establishment ahead of the party’s 15th general convention. The split has deepened into parallel convention plans after the two factions clashed over the legitimacy of Thapa’s leadership and the timing of the party process.
Key Points
- More than 30 leaders previously aligned with Sher Bahadur Deuba are moving toward the Gagan Thapa-led central working committee.
- Purna Bahadur Khadka and several other prominent former office-bearers have distanced themselves from Deuba’s camp.
- The Thapa-led side has scheduled the 15th general convention for October 2-5, while Deuba’s faction plans a separate convention in December.
- The dispute stems from a special general convention in January, which the Election Commission and Supreme Court recognized despite Deuba’s challenge.
