Politics

Deuba-led Congress decides to challenge Election Commission decision

Sanepa meeting of senior Congress leaders decides to oppose EC ruling politically.

Election Commission recognises Thapa-led Nepali Congress

Commission will allow Deuba faction to register new party if it does not wish to come under newly elected leadership.

Election Commission recognises Gagan Thapa-led Nepali Congress

Decision follows counter claims by Thapa and Deuba factions over party legitimacy.

Sagar Dhakal plans rematch against Sher Bahadur Deuba in Dadeldhura

Says groundwork has begun, claims broad support within RSP.

Congress split lands in Election Commission

Gagan Thapa and Sher Bahadur Deuba factions submit rival claims as candidate nomination day for March 5 parliamentary election approaches.

Clash of titans looms in Jhapa-5 as Balen targets Oli’s bastion

Voters say they are eager for a new face and even a small shift in support could throw surprise results.

Special convention–elected Congress committee submits details to Election Commission

Newly elected party president Gagan Thapa urges the Election Commission to take an early decision on updating party records.

Nepali Congress elects Gagan Thapa as new president

The special general convention on Wednesday also finalised office-bearers and central members, including representatives from provinces, women, Dalit, indigenous, Madhesi, Muslim, Tharu, Khas Arya, and backward regions.

Battle for legitimacy begins

Experts split on whether legitimacy rests with general convention or central committee.

Gagan Thapa’s long political journey to party leadership

Winning support of majority of Congress delegates was a feat. The road ahead could be even more bumpy.

Nepali Congress splits ahead of elections

Third division in the party since 1950. March 5 elections could be affected. Both factions claim legitimacy from Election Commission.

Thapa claims clear majority in Congress despite suspension

Rival factions prepare for legal battle as Nepali Congress crisis deepens.

Congress central committee suspends Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Sharma for five years

Disciplinary action taken as special general convention moves towards voting amid deepening rift.

Gagan Thapa files sole nomination for president at Congress special general convention

Central working committee meeting deferred amid deepening rift.

Congress establishment calls central meeting, defers it amid uncertainty

Sanepa meeting could take ‘retaliatory action’ if special convention takes its course.

Nepali Congress in last-ditch talks to prevent party split

Party chief Deuba’s resignation or formation of an interim high-command at the crux of ongoing negotiations.

Nepali Congress central working committee meeting postponed amidst mounting internal tensions

Party spokesperson says talks continue to avert a split as special convention endorses general secretaries’ reports.

Election process begins at Congress special general convention

Poll schedule unveiled as talks continue to avert party split.

Congress special general convention forms new election panel

The convention dissolves previous election committee and appoints a five-member panel under Sitaram KC as talks continue to prevent a party split ahead of March elections.