Gagan Thapa files sole nomination for president at Congress special general convention

Summary

Gagan Thapa has filed his sole nomination for the president post at the Nepali Congress special general convention as unity talks failed and the party moves towards electing new leadership.

Key Points
  • Gagan Thapa is the sole candidate for the president post at the Nepali Congress special general convention.
  • Nominations for general secretary were filed by Pradeep Paudel and Bishwa Prakash Sharma.
  • Unity talks between party factions failed after Sher Bahadur Deuba refused to give up his executive role.
  • The party is moving towards a possible split as the convention proceeds to elections.
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