Signature campaign intensifies within Nepali Congress to call special convention
Summary
The Nepali Congress is intensifying efforts to collect signatures from general convention representatives to call for the 15th General Convention, amid internal demands for leadership change and rescheduling of party meetings.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress is collecting signatures to call the party's 15th General Convention.
- Over 50 percent of general convention representatives have signed, expected to reach at least 55 percent.
- Clause 17(2) of the party statute mandates a special convention if 40% of members request it.
- There is internal pressure for leadership change and debate over setting a date for the regular convention.
- The Central Committee meeting has been rescheduled to October 14 due to incomplete Executive Committee proceedings.
