Shekhar Koirala to skip both general conventions of Nepali Congress
Summary
Shekhar Koirala will skip both general conventions of the Nepali Congress and instead campaign for party unity. Leaders and workers close to him are split between the rival establishment and non-establishment factions, with some participating in both sets of party conventions.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress is set to hold two competing general conventions, one led by Gagan Thapa and another planned by Sher Bahadur Deuba's faction.
- Shekhar Koirala has said he will not participate in either convention and will campaign for party unity.
- Leaders close to Koirala, including Bal Bahadur KC, Badri Pandey and Sanjay Gautam, have also backed unity.
- Supporters of Koirala are participating in factional ward and general conventions based on individual judgment.
