It's all about buzz, banter and Balen amid NC convention
Summary
The Nepali Congress’ 15th General Convention has been overshadowed by a social media exchange between Prime Minister Balendra Shah and NC leaders. The online banter has triggered a wave of reactions over democracy, political credit, and the party’s internal rift.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress is holding its 15th General Convention amid an internal dispute over leadership and a separate convention announced by the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah’s social media post responding to Gagan Thapa’s remarks at Khulamanch sparked widespread online banter and political reactions.
- NC leaders and other figures, including Sachin Timilsena, Rakshya Bam, Gyanendra Bahadur Shahi and Bishwa Prakash Sharma, weighed in on the exchange.
- Political commentator Bikash Gupta said the prime minister should act more responsibly and that the convention’s real issues are being sidelined.
