Deuba-led Congress moves Supreme Court against Election Commission’s decision

Key Points

• Sher Bahadur Deuba-led Nepali Congress has moved the Supreme Court against the Election Commission’s recognition of Gagan Thapa-led central committee.
• The writ petition argues the special general convention electing Thapa’s committee was unconstitutional and violated party statutes.
• Deuba faction says the Election Commission's decision violates both party rules and the constitution.
• The Thapa-led faction asserts the convention followed party rules while the Deuba faction contests its legality.