Power struggle brews in Nepali Congress on type of convention
Summary
Nepali Congress faces a deep internal power struggle over whether to hold a regular or special General Convention, with three main factions competing for control and unity amid growing confusion and divisions.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress is experiencing its most unfavorable condition marked by factionalism and confusion over the type of General Convention to hold.
- Acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka supports a regular General Convention scheduled for mid-May, pushing for party unity.
- General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma have secured signatures for a special General Convention, challenging the establishment faction.
- Dr. Shekhar Koirala’s faction favors a regular General Convention and seeks to mediate between competing groups to maintain unity.
