Nepali Congress Leadership Crisis
Nepali Congress faces split amid new disputes
What happened
Nepali Congress is experiencing an internal leadership crisis in July 2026, with senior leaders warning of division, rival factions gathering, and the recent death of a prominent member, raising prospects of a party split.
Timeline
Death of Senior Leader Gopalman Shrestha
Jul 28, 11:28Congress leader Gopalman Shrestha, who was to be appointed a senior leader by President Gagan Thapa, died while undergoing treatment for stomach cancer at age 83, raising concerns amid the leadership crisis.
Threat of Formal Party Split
Jul 23, 04:37The Nepali Congress edged closer to a formal split as a dissident faction announced a National Conclave for August 14 in Kathmandu, criticizing President Gagan Thapa's unilateral leadership.
Warning of New Political Path
Jul 22, 11:28Leader Bimalendra Nidhi warned the Nepali Congress leadership to resolve internal disputes or risk taking a new political path, emphasizing unity based on key demands and criticizing President Gagan Thapa's leadership.
Rival Faction Plans National Gathering
Jul 19, 21:57A rival faction within the Nepali Congress announced plans to hold a national gathering in Kathmandu by mid-August 2026, calling for a regular general convention amid ongoing disputes.
Coalition Government Stability
Jul 16, 12:56The Nepali Congress, CPN (UML), and Nepali Communist Party agreed to continue their coalition government in Madhesh Province under Chief Minister Krishna Prasad Yadav despite broader party conflicts.
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