KATHMANDU: Facing increased pressure due to the second special convention, Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba has finally agreed to hold talks with General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma.
After consultations and discussions throughout Monday with close party officials, central members, and legal advisors, Deuba decided to meet the general secretaries.
Meen Bishwakarma, head of Congress’ publicity department, confirmed that Deuba informed the party that he would engage in talks with the general secretaries. The discussions with the institutional faction took place at Deuba’s Maharajgunj residence on Monday afternoon.
After a long meeting at Deuba’s residence, Bishwakarma stated that the President aims to resolve the ongoing issues through discussions with the general secretaries. However, it has not been disclosed whether Deuba will visit the special convention venue or whether the general secretaries will come to Maharajgunj.
According to a member of the Executive Committee, Deuba has also prepared for Acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka to participate in the talks with the two general secretaries.
The Maharajgunj consultations concluded that Deuba and Khadka will meet the general secretaries to seek a path toward consensus. Meanwhile, leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala also held discussions with Deuba and the general secretaries on Monday afternoon, playing a moderating role to help prevent a party crisis. Koirala has reiterated his commitment to saving the party, even stating he is willing to “drink poison” to maintain party unity.
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