Nepali Congress on the path to a lawful leadership change
Summary
The Nepali Congress is organizing a special general convention to facilitate a lawful leadership change amid internal demands following the collapse of the coalition government. The convention scheduled for January 11-12 aims to elect new leadership with over 64% delegate participation.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress special general convention is scheduled for January 11-12 to address leadership change demands.
- Over 64 percent of 4,743 delegates have confirmed participation, meeting the quorum for a lawful leadership change.
- Party statutes allow a special convention if 40% of delegates request it, and with 51% attendance, leadership change is legitimate.
- The Election Commission will verify and recognize new leadership after the convention; disputes may be taken to the Supreme Court.
