Pokhrel blocks Oli’s charter revision bid on convention eve
Summary
The CPN-UML is holding its 11th general convention in Bhaktapur to elect new leadership amid a fierce contest between KP Sharma Oli and Ishwar Pokhrel, with internal disputes over party charter amendments intensifying tensions.
Key Points
- The 11th general convention of the CPN-UML is being held in Sallaghari, Bhaktapur to elect new party leadership.
- KP Sharma Oli and senior vice chairman Ishwar Pokhrel are in a competitive race for the party's top post.
- Oli's attempt to amend the party charter to increase office-bearer positions was blocked by Pokhrel's faction.
- More than 2,400 delegates will participate in electing 15 office-bearers and 251 central committee members during the convention.
