Leaders back Thapa in faceoff with Deuba faction
Summary
The Nepali Congress opened its 15th General Convention in Kathmandu amid a feud between the Gagan Thapa and Sher Bahadur Deuba factions. Leaders from several parties backed Thapa’s leadership, while the party also signaled internal election delays and a push for greater openness.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress began its 15th General Convention in Kathmandu under Gagan Thapa’s leadership amid a dispute with the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction.
- Rabi Lamichhane, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Baburam Bhattarai and other leaders attended and praised Thapa’s leadership and call for change.
- Thapa called for an “open platform” for debate and democratic practice inside the party and across society.
- The internal leadership election may be postponed to October 7 and 8 due to nomination and negotiation processes.
