Shyam Krishna Khadgi, Former Teacher, Competes for Nepali Congress President Against Former Student Gagan Thapa
Summary
Shyam Krishna Khadgi has filed his candidacy for Nepali Congress president against his former student Gagan Thapa at the party’s 15th General Convention. Khadgi says he wants to unite the party amid internal divisions and will accept whatever the delegates decide.
Key Points
- Shyam Krishna Khadgi has filed his candidacy for Nepali Congress president at the party’s 15th General Convention.
- His main rival is Gagan Thapa, whom he taught mathematics at Siddhartha Vanasthali Institute about three decades ago.
- Khadgi says he is running to help bridge factional divisions and strengthen the party and democracy.
- He says he has been active in politics for around 40 years and has long worked within the Nepali Congress organization.
