KATHMANDU: The party (Nepali Congress) will not split despite ongoing differences within its ranks, party Vice-Chair Sharma has said, stressing that the supremacy of rules and legal procedures will be maintained.
Sharma said it would be premature to conclude that the party would split merely because of disputes or disagreements among its leaders and members.
He said decisions concerning the party would be taken in accordance with established procedures and prevailing laws.
According to Sharma, the authority to make official decisions in political matters rests with the relevant constitutional and legal bodies. Therefore, he said, statements or claims made outside those institutions should not be treated as final decisions.
Drawing an analogy from football, Sharma said spectators do not have the authority to show yellow or red cards to players; that authority rests with the referee.
Similarly, he argued, the authority to make formal decisions or “show the card” in politics rests with institutions such as the Election Commission and the Supreme Court.
Sharma said various concerns and speculation over the party’s internal situation should not overshadow the importance of its statute, established procedures and legal process.
He reiterated that the party would move forward by giving the highest priority to its rules, statute and legal framework.
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