Nepali Congress general convention: Consensus in wards, competition at higher levels
Summary
Most ward-level leadership in the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention has been chosen unanimously, but competition is intensifying as the process moves to municipal, provincial and central levels. The party is preparing for its general convention in Kathmandu from October 2 to 5 amid factional differences between the Gagan Thapa and Sher Bahadur Deuba camps.
Key Points
- Ward-level leadership in the Nepali Congress’s 15th general convention has largely been selected unanimously, with elections held only where consensus failed.
- Competition is increasing at municipal, provincial and central levels as the convention process advances across the country.
- The party plans to hold its 15th general convention in Kathmandu from October 2 to 5, while the Deuba faction is preparing a parallel convention in December.
- Gagan Thapa’s side is pushing for consensus-based selection where possible, but elections will be held if agreement cannot be reached.
