Power struggle in Nepali Congress escalates as talks fail, election loom
Summary
Nepali Congress is moving toward an internal election after talks failed to resolve leadership disagreements as party president Sher Bahadur Deuba refused to step down.
Key Points
- Nepali Congress is advancing towards an internal election after failed negotiations on leadership.
- Supporters of a special general convention are pushing for a vote to change party leadership and policy direction.
- Party president Sher Bahadur Deuba declined to step aside despite multiple rounds of talks.
- The party approved a report by General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma, ending deliberations and moving to the next phase.
