Nepal Congress splinters into three camps after Election Commission recognizes Gagan Thapa-led party
Summary
Nepali Congress is visibly fractured into three factions following the Election Commission's recognition of the Gagan Thapa-led faction, with rival groups led by Sher Bahadur Deuba and Shekhar Koirala contesting the decision and organizing separate meetings.
Key Points
- The Election Commission officially recognized the Nepali Congress led by Gagan Thapa after a special general convention.
- Senior leaders from the Nepali Congress are publicly split into three factions following the commission's decision.
- Sher Bahadur Deuba's faction held a separate meeting in Sanepa, Lalitpur, signaling defiance against the recognition of Thapa's group.
- Shekhar Koirala's faction is engaged in parallel discussions, adding to the internal party crisis.
