Former NC Vice-Chairman Purna Bahadur Khadka Warns of Party Splits and National Conflict
Summary
Purna Bahadur Khadka warns that Nepal’s major political parties could split further, triggering deeper instability and even ethnic, regional, and religious conflict. The article examines the rift inside Nepali Congress, the leadership crisis in UML, and rising pressure on old parties as the Rastriya Swatantra Party gains momentum.
Key Points
- Purna Bahadur Khadka says the Nepali Congress split could trigger wider fragmentation in other major parties and deepen national conflict.
- The Nepali Congress is split between the establishment faction and Sher Bahadur Deuba’s camp over leadership and the upcoming general convention.
- UML is also facing an internal leadership dispute, with pressure mounting on KP Sharma Oli to step down after electoral setbacks.
- The rise of the Rastriya Swatantra Party is further unsettling Nepal’s traditional parties and debates over constitutional reform.
