Deuba faction prepares parallel provincial conventions ahead of Kathmandu gathering
Summary
Sher Bahadur Deuba’s faction of the Nepali Congress is preparing parallel provincial and national conventions amid an internal leadership dispute, with the national gathering set for Kathmandu from December 7 to 9. Deuba says no individual or group can hijack the party and insists the courts will rule in his favor.
Key Points
- The Deuba faction plans to finish parallel provincial conventions by December 4 before holding a parallel national convention in Kathmandu from December 7 to 9.
- Constituency-level conventions are still incomplete in Madhesh and some other districts, delaying delegate selection for the national vote.
- Kathmandu Metropolitan City eventually allowed the faction to use Khula Manch for the convention inauguration after earlier hesitation.
- Sher Bahadur Deuba defended the legitimacy of the faction’s effort and accused Gagan Thapa of hijacking the Nepali Congress.
