Majority Congress delegates demand special convention

Summary

A petition signed by 53 percent of Nepali Congress convention representatives demands a special general convention and new leadership election, challenging current party leadership amid internal pressure and the Gen Z movement.

Key Points
  • A petition with 53% of Nepali Congress general convention representatives' signatures demands a special general convention.
  • Acting president Purna Bahadur Khadka received the petition to present it to the central working committee.
  • Party chief Sher Bahadur Deuba stepped down as party president following the Gen Z movement pressure.
  • The party is preparing for the scheduled 15th general convention despite the calls for a special one.
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