Congress General Secretary Proposes Dates for Party Convention
Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa has proposed holding the party's 15th general convention from December 13 to 15.
Thapa presented this proposal at the central working committee meeting, amid discussions on replacing the party's leadership following the Gen Z uprising.
- The party's establishment faction, led by acting president Purna Bahadur Khadka, has not agreed to discuss Thapa's proposed timeframe.
- This faction wants to hold the convention after the national elections scheduled for March 5, 2026.
- However, Thapa, along with other senior party leaders, insists the convention must be held by mid-December due to the country's unusual circumstances.
No consensus has been reached, and a special convention may be necessary.
Author's summary: Thapa proposes Dec 13-15 for party convention.
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The Kathmandu Post — 2025-10-18