Opposing factions accuse the party president of attempting to evade the responsibility of holding the general convention.

While leaders from Gautam’s camp argue that he is essential to the party, others question why one individual is getting so much importance.

In order to form the politburo and call a standing committee meeting, Dahal will have to cater to growing factionalism in the party.

Though such commissions are envisioned as independent agencies, parties have not allowed them to function independently, experts say.

‘Sometimes US competitors want to set a narrative that we force a choice and try to counter somebody else’s strategy.’

Officials say winter session will commence soon, but no one knows when.

Prime Minister Oli wants to send senior leader Madhav Nepal to Delhi as his emissary, but no formal decision has been made yet.

The ordinance, forwarded last month by the government, seeks to allow constitutional appointments to be made through a majority decision, as opposed to consensus.

NCP leaders say Pushpa Kamal Dahal could give up his claim that the position stay with the Maoist faction.

Contesting polls for the first time as a unified party, the Nepal Communist Party should’ve won even more seats, but it failed to perform as expected, analysts say.

“They failed to convince the voters as to what they would bring to the table if they were given a chance.”

Shyam Saran, who served as India’s ambassador to Nepal, said Nepal has been uninterested in seriously pursuing negotiations.

Leaders from the Congress have criticised Deuba’s recent statement alleging that New Delhi published India’s new political map after consulting with KP Sharma Oli.

Given the organisational structure of the traditional parties, observers say there is little chance for newcomers to enter the system.

Despite agreeing to make Dahal the executive chairman of the ruling party, Oli hasn’t shown willingness to let go of power.

Despite handing over the reigns of the ruling party to Dahal last week, Oli appeared to claim that he was still the one with the final say.

Some suspect that RJP’s potential joining the Oli administration could weaken the party, forcing it to remain in the government despite disagreements.

Gokarna Bista won plaudits for pushing reforms and taking on the foreign employment cartels, but fell prey to entrenched interests and political horsetrading.

For Pushpa Kamal Dahal, getting the executive chairmanship is half the battle won, and his intentions are clear: strengthening grip on party either through consensus or election.

The party is not consulted on any of Oli’s major decisions, signalling that the prime minister does not care for their presence in government, analysts and party members say.