Deuba faction to make central leaders automatic general convention representatives
Summary
The Nepali Congress faction led by Sher Bahadur Deuba will hold its own 15th general convention from December 7 to 9, with central leaders automatically becoming convention representatives. The faction has also introduced youth and gender representation provisions for party structures at all levels.
Key Points
- Central leaders in the Deuba faction will automatically retain general convention representative status without having to contest ward-level elections.
- The faction will hold its own 15th general convention from December 7 to 9, separate from the Gagan Thapa-led group’s convention.
- It has introduced mandatory youth and gender representation in party structures from the ward level upward.
- The faction has also dropped any minimum active-membership period for candidates contesting party positions.
