Election Commission recognises Thapa-led Nepali Congress
Summary
The Election Commission has officially recognised the Gagan Thapa-led committee as the legitimate Nepali Congress leadership following a special general convention, intensifying the party split and political tensions ahead of the March elections.
Key Points
- The Election Commission recognised the Gagan Thapa-led committee as the official Nepali Congress leadership after the special general convention.
- The commission based its decision on the party statute allowing 40% delegate demand for a special convention and the delegates' authority.
- The Deuba faction has expressed strong opposition and plans protests and legal challenges against the commission's ruling.
- Nepali Congress Vice-president Bishwa Prakash Sharma announced that Gagan Thapa will be the party's prime ministerial candidate in the upcoming elections.
