Deuba faction panics as special convention looks inevitable
Summary
A special general convention of the Nepali Congress is becoming inevitable amid growing support, putting party chief Sher Bahadur Deuba and his core supporters under pressure. The event aims to elect new leadership and marks the biggest crisis for the party since 2002.
Key Points
- General secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma are organizing a special convention for Nepali Congress on January 11-12.
- Over a majority of elected representatives support the special convention, challenging Sher Bahadur Deuba's leadership.
- Attempts by Deuba's faction to block participation have failed, with increasing support from various party divisions.
- The party faces the biggest internal crisis since its 2002 split, with fears of potential division if leadership changes.
- Efforts continue to include party president Deuba in the convention to maintain unity and ownership of the process.
