NC passes its amended statute, makes arrangement of 297-member central committee
Summary
The Nepali Congress has passed its amended statute at the ongoing 15th national general convention in Kathmandu, setting up a 297-member central working committee with detailed quota arrangements. Nomination of candidates for the party’s internal elections will begin on Tuesday morning.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress passed its amended statute during a closed-door session at Khulamanch in Kathmandu.
- The revised statute creates a 297-member central working committee with posts for one president, one senior vice-president, four vice-presidents and three general-secretaries.
- The statute reserves seats for women, various communities, youth, disabled members and freedom fighters.
- Party nominations for the election are scheduled to begin at 10:00 am on Tuesday.
