As the Nepal Communist Party Secretariat reconvenes, there is no conciliation in sight as the conflict continues to be a battle of egos between the party chairs.

In a 38-page rebuttal, Oli reminds his fellow chair of his actions, past and present. He, however, has left some room for reconciliation, calling on all to work to save the unity.

The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday when members will discuss both the documents presented by the two chairs.

How the chair responds to Dahal’s political paper levelling charges against him will define whether the conflict escalates or ceasefire returns, insiders say.

Almost everyone is guided by factional politics and there is a sense of insecurity among many that speaking against the leadership could deprive them of position and power, insiders say.

Dahal camp’s decision to distribute his political document to lower committees irks leaders close to Oli who is writing a paper of his own.

Delhi and Kathmandu officially announced on Monday that Shringla will visit Nepal on November 26-27.

The prime minister met Sher Bahadur Deuba seeking his help to stay in power, indicating he is ready to split the party rather than give in to demands for his resignation.

The Dahal faction of the Nepal Communist Party is preparing to employ majority votes if Oli refuses to relent and hits back.

The euphoria and triumphalism of the time of merger around three years ago seem to be dying down, as the party struggles to keep the unity intact.

Just as conflict was escalating in the ruling party, the President intervened and China’s ambassador called on Oli. Despite reservations, Oli then attended the Secretariat meeting.

Oli to present his own political document at the next meeting. Standing Committee and Central Committee meetings to be held on December 3 and December 10, respectively.

The battle of egos has reached the tipping point with Oli calling for delaying the Secretariat meeting and withdrawal of Dahal’s political document. Dahal has refused to oblige.

Leaders close to Oli and Dahal take sides in calling the other’s move foul while experts say the situation is so murky that how events will pan out cannot be predicted.

With the central working committee deciding to extend the deadline for active membership distribution to mid December, the convention will be deferred, leaders say.

Politicians have made a career of politics rather than having the intention to serve the people and therefore it is the value system in politics that needs to change, they say.

In his political document, Dahal points out the failings of the government, accuses Oli of being individualistic, and demands that the prime minister engage in ‘self-criticism’.

After the Supreme Court cleared the way for Gautam to become minister, there are chances he may switch sides but insiders say he won’t leave the Dahal camp this time.

As the Supreme Court clears decks for Bamdev Gautam to become minister, a change of camp by him to Oli may throw the Dahal camp into minority in the Secretariat.

Oli has no option but to agree to a meeting, but right now he is employing all his means to delay it and have the upper hand, insiders say.