Even as Tuvalu secures a $36 million climate grant, Nepal’s high-level push for climate justice has yet to bring tangible financial support.

Delegates were expected to endorse key political, organisational and financial reports before the convention turns to Thursday’s leadership election.

The convention is electing the party president, office-bearers and central committee members under a reshaped structure that expands its size and sets aside seats for youth.

Rijal says contributing to the party matters more than holding office after Thapa says Congress needs to make better use of his experience and knowledge.

Thapa faces two challengers for party presidency. The race for 25 office-bearer positions is testing his efforts to bring together factions divided over special convention.

The party has increased women’s presence in top posts, but leaders remain divided over reserved positions and open competition.

The general convention will resume at 10:30am, with delegates having discussed political, organisational and financial reports on Tuesday.

Gagan Thapa’s bid to consolidate his hold on the party comes amid competing ambitions, factional tensions, and growing demand for greater representation.

Gurung will attend the first-ever BIMSTEC home ministers’ meeting in New Delhi, which is expected to discuss cross-cutting security issues among member states.

The political report acknowledges the party’s failures over two decades and proposes organisational restructuring, greater youth participation, and closer scrutiny of the government.

Delegates divided into Mountain, Hill and Tarai-Madhes groups to discuss the party president’s political report and proposals on its statute and functioning.

For nearly two decades, the Nepali Congress president has been one of Nepal’s most effective political speakers. As he prepares to lead the party, his greatest strength becomes his biggest test.

Central committee also decides to increase general secretaries to three and joint general secretaries to 13.

Nepali Congress president Gagan Thapa calls for a break with the politics of recurring power struggles, while opposition leaders question the government’s approach to Parliament and democracy.

Congress president calls for a more open party and Parliament, criticises the revolving door of power and urges cooperation to address Nepal’s economic and political challenges.

RSP chair says his party will work with other political forces to uphold democratic values, while Pushpa Kamal Dahal backs Gagan Thapa’s leadership and calls for broader political cooperation.

Political parties from India, Bangladesh, China and the UK, along with international organisations, express support for Nepal and call for stronger ties and regional cooperation.

Party President Gagan Thapa inaugurates the three-day gathering by laying garlands on portraits of former presidents and watering a sapling.

The Congress chief’s political report set to be presented at the party convention calls for an end to electoral alliances, cleaner candidate selection, and a reckoning with the Gen Z protests.

More than 7,700 delegates are gathering in Kathmandu for the opening of the party’s 15th general convention, with leadership elections set for later this week