Nepal Congress voters line up early for 7 am voting, counting planned today
Summary
Nepali Congress representatives began voting early Friday in the party’s 15th General Convention to elect a new Central Working Committee, after the schedule was delayed by bad weather and technical problems. Counting is expected to begin after polling ends at 3 PM, with the party’s top leadership and 297-member committee being decided today.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress delegates are voting from 7 AM to 3 PM at the party’s 15th General Convention in Kathmandu.
- The vote was postponed from Thursday to Friday because of bad weather, technical difficulties and concerns about late-night polling.
- The Election Committee said counting will start after polling ends, and results will be announced later today.
- The convention has expanded the Central Working Committee to 297 members and will elect the party president, vice-presidents and other top posts.
