NC on edge as leaders race for consensus on policy and leadership shift
Summary
The Nepali Congress Special General Convention at Bhrikutimandap has been extended amid tensions over leadership elections and party unity, with divisions between the establishment faction and supporters of the special convention.
Key Points
- The Nepali Congress Special General Convention was extended to select new leadership amid internal party tensions.
- The establishment faction aims to prevent party division by converting the convention into a policy forum and avoiding leadership changes.
- Senior leader Shekhar Koirala is mediating between factions, demanding a written commitment against electing new leadership.
- Supporters of the special convention insist on proceeding with leadership elections despite warnings of disciplinary actions from the establishment faction.
