Convention schedule fails to bury dispute in Nepali Congress
Summary
Nepali Congress has scheduled its 15th general convention for January 10-12 amid ongoing internal disputes and doubts about its feasibility. Factions within the party debate the possibility of delaying or holding a special convention instead due to time constraints.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress decided to hold its 15th general convention from January 10 to 12 after intense internal debate.
- There is significant doubt within the party about whether the convention can proceed on schedule due to time constraints.
- Factions led by Sher Bahadur Deuba oppose a special convention, but those close to Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma support it if the regular convention fails.
- 54 percent of elected representatives have signed a petition demanding a special convention, highlighting party divisions.
