Minendra Rijal agrees to withdraw candidacy for vice-president after meeting Gagan Thapa
Summary
Minendra Rijal is set to withdraw his candidacy for vice-president at the Nepali Congress 15th general convention after meeting party president Gagan Thapa. Rijal said he would support Thapa’s leadership and formally pull out his nomination on Wednesday.
Key Points
- Minendra Rijal filed his candidacy for an open vice-president post at the Nepali Congress 15th general convention but now plans to withdraw.
- After meeting Gagan Thapa, Rijal said he would support Thapa’s leadership and work to strengthen the party from within.
- Thapa urged Rijal to use his experience inside the party rather than compete for an office-bearer position.
- Nine candidates have filed nominations for the two vice-president positions, with voting scheduled for Thursday.
