Writ filed demanding postponement of NC 14th convention

KATHMANDU, Sept 3: Bagmati Province Assembly member of the Nepali Congress, Narottam Baidya, has filed a writ petition at Supreme Court, demanding the postponement of the 14th General Convention of the party considering the threat of COVID-19.

"Coronavirus is spread globally because of gathering and fairs. Control and prevention of the coronavirus is the major responsibility at present. So, NC's general convention can be held after the control of the coronavirus," Baidya said. He stressed the need of saving people's lives.

Baidya further argued in the writ that there would not be the issue of legitimacy if the general convention is not held right now. The hearing on the writ is scheduled for Sunday. 

The ruling Nepali Congress has scheduled its general convention from November 25-29. For this, the ward level convention is beginning from Friday [today].