Congress Faces Internal Strife as Convention Nears
Summary
The Nepali Congress is heading into its 15th convention amid escalating internal conflict, with the establishment and Sher Bahadur Deuba factions preparing parallel conventions. Party leaders warn the split could deepen unless reconciliation efforts succeed before the convention begins.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress is facing growing internal division as its 15th convention approaches, with parallel ward and district conventions expected.
- Sher Bahadur Deuba’s faction is preparing separate convention activities, while the establishment camp has already begun its own convention process.
- Leaders and analysts say the dispute has created confusion among cadres and could damage the party unless reconciliation happens soon.
- The article recalls earlier Congress splits and leadership crises to show that factional conflict has long shaped the party's history.
