Nepali Congress divided, its workers adrift
Summary
Nepali Congress is mired in a leadership and legal dispute as rival factions push ahead with separate plans for the party’s 15th general convention. Workers and local leaders in places like Biratnagar remain uncertain about membership rolls, delegate selection and which camp will ultimately control the party.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress is divided over leadership, legal status and the timing of its 15th general convention.
- Rival camps led by Gagan Kumar Thapa and Sher Bahadur Deuba have announced separate convention schedules, while Shekhar Koirala has stayed neutral.
- Disputes over active membership and delegate selection have created confusion among workers, especially in Biratnagar and Morang.
- A Supreme Court review of its earlier ruling has left the party’s final legal position unresolved.
