Nepali Congress leaders propose forming new party amid internal disputes

Kathmandu. Within the Nepali Congress, four leaders in the Sher Bahadur Deuba faction have raised the issue of forming a new party to move forward. During discussions held in Maharajgunj, Kathmandu, outgoing central members Kundan Raj Kafle, Shiva Prasad Humagain, Guru Baral, and Sudurpashchim Province President Bir Bahadur Balayar expressed the view that a separate party should be formed.

'Among those who have spoken so far, four leaders have suggested that we should move forward by forming a separate party,' said a leader participating in the discussion. 'Their view is that if there is no situation to move forward respectfully within the party, then a separate party must be opened.'

The central member stated that if a situation arises where they can move forward respectfully within the party, they should focus on preparations for the 15th General Convention.

The group stated that although they disagree with the Supreme Court's verdict, they will accept it. The group noted that they still maintain dissenting opinions on some issues written in the verdict.

Chairman Thapa, however, stated that the Supreme Court's decision is not a matter of victory or defeat, but a matter of law, procedure, and democratic practice.

'This decision has created an environment to unite all party colleagues and move forward on a common journey to make the party strong again,' Thapa wrote on social media. 'I believe that party members and well-wishers, whether inside or outside the country, will now play a positive role from their respective positions with greater responsibility for the unity and renaissance of the party.'