KATHMANDU: Sixty-three percent of delegates at the ongoing second special convention of the Nepali Congress have expressed support for the convention.
During a regular press briefing at the convention venue, Bhrikutimandap, Publicity Committee coordinator and party leader Subash Pokharel, reported that 63 percent of delegates had signed in to participate.
On the opening evening of the special convention on Sunday, 62 percent of delegates had registered, though provincial-level data had indicated 56 percent participation, with the highest turnout from Madhesh Province. By Monday, the number rose to two-thirds, or 66 percent, Pokharel said.
If General Secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma succeed in securing two-thirds of delegates, the current working committee under Sher Bahadur Deuba could formally be dissolved.
Deuba and his close leaders have maintained that without a two-thirds majority, it would not be possible to dissolve the current committee and form an interim body. During Monday’s discussions among nine groups at the special convention, delegates suggested dissolving the current committee to restructure and transform the party.
As the convention moves toward forming a new committee, Deuba has remained at his Maharajgunj residence consulting with close leaders and legal experts to understand possible courses of action if the current committee is dissolved. Following suggestions from his allies, Deuba has also agreed to hold talks with the two general secretaries.
Meanwhile, leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala continues to play a moderating role, engaging both with Deuba and the general secretaries to prevent a party split. Koirala has emphasized his commitment to saving the party, stating he is even willing to “drink poison” to maintain unity, while exploring potential solutions with the general secretaries.
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