KATHMANDU: The Sher Bahadur Deuba-led faction of the Nepali Congress (NC) has formally endorsed five comprehensive reports, incorporating amendments, during its national gathering held in Sukedhara.
The approved documents cover political affairs, organizational matters, contemporary policies, economic policy, and legal and constitutional issues. The reports were presented by Bimalendra Nidhi, Umakanta Chaudhary, NP Saud, Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat and Ramesh Lekhak, respectively.
Participants endorsed the reports following extensive group discussions, during which the faction addressed a range of serious internal differences within the party.
In his political report, Nidhi criticized the party’s current leadership, warning that alleged unconstitutional activities and pressure related to party membership could undermine the party statute and democratic principles ahead of the 15th General Convention.
Similarly, Lekhak presented a concept paper proposing the strict implementation of a “one person, one post” policy and recommending restrictions on holding special conventions shortly before general elections.
Addressing concerns over a possible split within the party, leader Shashank Koirala said the gathering was convened exclusively to discuss and improve party policies and had no intention of dividing the NC.
Koirala said future decisions would be taken through mutual dialogue and understanding. He also claimed that the next general convention would be held under the leadership of former President Sher Bahadur Deuba, while criticizing the current Balen-led government for failing to demonstrate significant performance despite enjoying a parliamentary majority.
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