Nepali Congress Postpones Sudurpashchim Province Program Amid Internal Factionalism

Dhangadhi. The Nepali Congress has indefinitely postponed its scheduled program in Kailali, Sudurpashchim Province. The event, titled 'Election Review and 16th General Convention,' which was set for Baishakh 5, has been halted until further notice.

According to the party's central committee decision, such programs were planned across all seven provinces. However, the event in Sudurpashchim could not proceed due to internal party disputes.

The primary cause is identified as factionalism within the party. Leaders loyal to President Sher Bahadur Deuba, who hold a majority in Sudurpashchim, are dissatisfied with the election review initiated by the current leadership.

Sudurpashchim Province President Bir Bahadur Balayar and Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah have consistently expressed dissatisfaction with the current leadership and the processes following the special general convention.

Chief Minister Shah has publicly stated that he cannot accept Gagan Thapa as a leader. Previously, provincial-level election rallies were also postponed due to a lack of coordination among leaders.

According to Nepali Congress leader Bhim Bahadur Baduwal, the Kailali party president and other provincial leaders are currently in Kathmandu.

'The gathering has been postponed; leaders are also awaiting a Supreme Court order, after which the program will be finalized,' he said.