Nepali Congress talks stall over two key disputes
Summary
Internal talks within Nepali Congress are stalled over two issues: President Sher Bahadur Deuba's role ahead of elections and authorization for acting president Purna Bahadur Khadka to sign election tickets.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress internal talks stalled over two key disputes ahead of March 5 elections.
- The establishment faction rejects President Sher Bahadur Deuba stepping aside from active politics before elections.
- The faction also opposes authorizing acting president Purna Bahadur Khadka to sign election tickets.
- Both sides are close to agreement on other matters and establishment shows flexibility on special general convention recognition.
