Deuba Faction Accepts Supreme Court Ruling Recognizing Gagan Thapa's Leadership

Kathmandu. Following the Supreme Court's decision to recognize the working committee led by Gagan Thapa in the Nepali Congress legitimacy dispute, the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction has decided to accept the verdict.

Leader Min Bishwakarma stated that an informal meeting of Deuba-aligned leaders held on Saturday concluded that they would respect the rule of law and the decision of the independent judiciary.

Speaking to journalists after the meeting, he noted that while they have disagreements and contradictions regarding some grounds of the verdict, they will abide by the court's order. He said, 'The Nepali Congress has always upheld the rule of law and the principle of separation of powers. Despite our significant reservations on some points mentioned in the verdict, we have accepted the court's decision.' 

The Deuba faction maintains that with the court's ruling, the entire responsibility for party operations and unity now rests with the working committee led by Gagan Thapa. The meeting clarified that the responsibility for the future political path and emotionally uniting the party now lies with the new leadership. 

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'Until yesterday, Sher Bahadur Deuba had the strength, but now the court has placed that strength in Gagan Thapa's hands,' Bishwakarma said. 'Now, how he unites the party and how he brings everyone together to build a strong party is in his hands.' 

Intense internal conflict had been raging within the Congress for the past 5-6 months due to disputes over the special general convention and the regular general convention. The Deuba faction had reached the Supreme Court after being dissatisfied with the Election Commission's decision. However, leaders say that after the court's final verdict, the legal battle has ended and a chapter of political unity has begun. 

The Deuba faction has also stated that it will listen to the suggestions of leaders and cadres across the country in the coming days and provide constructive support to the new leadership to make the party strong for the upcoming elections.