Nepali Congress leader KC denies responsibility for parliamentary party leader selection delay

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress leader and House of Representatives member Arjun Narsingh KC has stated that claims attributing the delay in selecting the parliamentary party leader to him are false and misleading.

On Sunday, KC wrote on social media platform Facebook, 'Narratives suggesting the delay is due to me, or involving family ties and leadership, are widespread. This is false and misleading.'

He emphasized the need to establish clear criteria regarding 'who' and 'what kind' of leader is required to lead the party's parliamentary group.

'I have already stated both within the party and publicly: let us establish criteria for consensus and achieve unanimity if possible. I will give my full support. Whether we choose the youngest or the most senior,' KC wrote.

He argued that there should be no discrimination among lawmakers, regardless of whether they were elected through direct or proportional representation. He maintained that if the parliamentary leader is to be chosen through an election, the decision must be based on merit, fairness, and logic, guided by specific criteria.

KC asserted that the position of parliamentary party leader is not merely a title but a responsibility to play an effective role as the opposition, and therefore, what is needed is not haste, but a mature and capable decision.