Eight parties also agree at an all-party meeting to form a parliamentary mechanism to oversee flood recovery and push for stronger cross-border early warning systems.

Despite its pledge to tackle corruption, the government has yet to amend the CIAA Act to define ‘policy decisions’ and close a loophole that critics say shields high-level wrongdoing from probe.

Analysts argue the move reflects the former Congress president’s desperate bid to reclaim relevance, not a genuine shift in values.

The Gagan Thapa-led establishment faction has deployed 85 election officers across 77 districts, while Deuba supporters claim the process should be postponed until court decides on their review petition.

Party president Gagan Thapa insists the October 2-5 convention will proceed as planned as the rival faction seeks a court order to halt the process pending a Supreme Court review.

Disagreement over the proposal delays the Nepali Congress gathering’s conclusions and forces the postponement of a scheduled press conference.

A last-minute five-point declaration promotes Sanatan religion as a national identity, departing from an earlier 20-point conclusion and exposing divisions within the faction.

General Secretary Paudel rejects proposal to restore Deuba as party president, saying: ‘That does not make sense legally, procedurally or politically’.

Former prime minister arrived in Kathmandu via Hong Kong, but questions remain over his family’s prolonged stay overseas and the details of their medical treatment.

The ‘mini-parliaments’ have largely remained silent on issues of public concern—from police killings and executive pressure on constitutional bodies to financial controversies—raising questions about their independence and oversight role.

The review of the April verdict has revived a legal battle over the party’s special convention, but Gagan Thapa-led leadership remains in place until the court issues a fresh ruling.

Deuba stayed abroad while facing a money laundering probe, with the Supreme Court later blocking his arrest over warrants issued by investigators.

When former acting president Khadka hesitated to lead the party towards a split, the Deuba faction appointed Koirala on Saturday to steer a 521-member committee.

From the 12-point understanding to the recent communal tensions, Nepal’s political parties have repeatedly put aside deep political differences to confront national crises together.

Dissident leaders announce an August 14 national gathering and warn of forming a new party if efforts to restore unity fail.