Deuba and Koirala Factions Declare Central Committee Meeting Unofficial After Nepali Congress General Convention

Kathmandu. The faction led by Sher Bahadur Deuba, elected as President in the 14th General Convention of the Nepali Congress, and the faction led by his closest rival Dr. Shekhar Koirala have stated that the Central Committee meeting called by them following the 14th General Convention is informal.

Outgoing Joint General Secretary Badri Pandey provided information that the meeting is informal. "The meeting we called today is not formal; it is an informal discussion and consultation," Pandey told journalists at the meeting venue.

He stated that the discussion and consultation would primarily involve conversations among leaders regarding the review of the election, national politics, and the internal politics of the party.

"Friends who went to various districts during the House of Representatives elections have returned. They will be briefing on what happened in the districts," Pandey said. "Discussions will be held in the meeting regarding internal party politics and national politics."

Pandey stated that consultation would take place on how to overcome the complexities seen in the party's internal politics. He also mentioned that the tragedy seen among the general public would be discussed.

When asked by journalists if the establishment faction had warned of action against activities contrary to the statute, Pandey asserted that the practice of holding informal gatherings and meetings in the party is long-standing. "Informal gatherings happen in our party. Various ideas and discussions were taking place before as well. We should do it now too," Pandey said. Pandey stated that the discussion would help in gaining strength for the party.