Former NC office bearers rally behind President Deuba

Summary

Nepali Congress leaders are divided over party leadership with some demanding a new general convention, while others back President Sher Bahadur Deuba and stress unity ahead of upcoming elections.

Key Points
  • Nepali Congress leaders are debating whether to replace party president Sher Bahadur Deuba or hold the next general convention after elections.
  • General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma demand immediate leadership change and a special or general convention.
  • Deuba supporters argue that leadership change now would harm party unity and suggest holding the regular convention after elections.
  • Former office bearers and senior leaders emphasize party unity and propose alternative leadership arrangements to move the party forward.
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