How many leaders remain with Deuba and Shekhar Koirala?

Summary

As the Nepali Congress heads toward ward conventions, only a small number of central leaders appear to remain with Sher Bahadur Deuba and Shekhar Koirala. The article lists those still aligned with each camp as party factions reposition ahead of the 15th general convention.

Key Points
  • Many leaders close to Sher Bahadur Deuba and Shekhar Koirala have returned to the Nepali Congress headquarters in Sanepa ahead of the ward conventions.
  • The Deuba faction has faced repeated setbacks after the special general convention, court fights, and internal pressure for leadership change.
  • The article says only a small number of central leaders remain with Deuba, and four names are listed as still in Shekhar Koirala’s camp.
  • Deuba and Koirala are both trying to navigate the 15th general convention process as party unity remains uncertain.
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