I will hand over NC leadership thru 15th Gen Convention: President Deuba
Summary
Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba announced he will hand over party leadership at the 15th General Convention, amid calls for immediate leadership change following violent attacks during the Gen Z movement.
Key Points
- President Sher Bahadur Deuba will hand over leadership through the 15th General Convention and not immediately step down.
- Deuba appointed Vice President Purna Bahadur Khadka as acting party president due to his health condition.
- Deuba and his family were attacked and their house burned during the Gen Z protests on September 9.
- There is internal party pressure with calls for a Special General Convention to expedite leadership transition.
- The party's Central Party Office and leaders' homes were attacked in widespread violence marking a severe political crisis.
