Nepali Congress Leadership Seeks Unity Amidst Internal Strife Following Special General Convention
Summary
The Nepali Congress leadership led by Gagan Thapa is striving for party unity amid internal disputes following a special general convention, while dealing with legal challenges from factions led by Sher Bahadur Deuba and Shekhar Koirala.
Key Points
- The Gagan Thapa-led committee gained institutional status through a special general convention despite opposition from Sher Bahadur Deuba and Shekhar Koirala factions.
- The Supreme Court is hearing a writ petition challenging the committee's recognition by the Election Commission.
- Thapa shows respect to Deuba by placing his portrait in his office and recalling him as a revered leader, aiming to reduce internal disputes.
- The committee has made decisions respecting previous election alliances and allocated election tickets among differing party factions to maintain unity.
