Gagan misses opportunity to become unifying leader
Summary
The Nepali Congress has opened its 15th General Convention in Kathmandu amid deep internal division, with Gagan Kumar Thapa expected to retain the presidency while the Deuba faction remains outside the process. The convention has become a test of whether Thapa can unify the party or only lead one camp.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress has begun its 15th General Convention in Kathmandu while remaining deeply split after last December’s special convention.
- Gagan Kumar Thapa is expected to retain the presidency, but his ability to unify the party is in question.
- Sher Bahadur Deuba and his allies have rejected the special convention’s legitimacy and are preparing parallel party activities.
- The article argues that Thapa has another chance to emerge as a leader of the whole Congress, not just its majority faction.
