Nepali Congress Ward Conventions See Mixed Enthusiasm and Disappointment
Summary
Nepali Congress ward conventions in Koshi Province saw mixed turnout, with some areas reporting enthusiasm and others facing low participation, disputes, and halted voting. Party leaders blamed consensus-based selections, membership-list problems, and internal factional disputes for the weak crowds.
Key Points
- Ward conventions of the Nepali Congress in Jhapa, Morang and Sunsari saw uneven participation, with some events ending in disputes and others held by consensus.
- A ballot dispute in Shivsatashi Municipality-5, Jhapa led to ballot papers being burned and the election halted, while Morang Constituency No. 6 has yet to hold its convention over membership disagreements.
- Party leaders attributed the low turnout to unanimous selections, membership list delays, and organizational confusion rather than lack of interest.
- Leaders including Gagan Thapa and Biswaprakash Sharma are pushing a 'transformed Congress,' but grassroots enthusiasm appears weaker than in past conventions.
