In a significant move that could alter the internal power dynamics of Nepali Congress (NC), General Secretary Bishwa Prakash Sharma has submitted an eight-point proposal to Acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka. The proposal outlines drastic shifts in party leadership and electoral strategy.
Following the submission, top leaders from the establishment faction gathered at the Acting President's office to discuss the implications of Sharma's demands.
Key demands for reforms
According to a senior leader privy to the discussions, Sharma’s proposal focuses on a transition of power and a "go-it-alone" strategy for the upcoming general elections. The eight points are as follows:
- President Sher Bahadur Deuba must step down from his executive role within the party.
- The party leadership must take full ownership of the Special General Convention.
- The party should officially name its Prime Ministerial candidate well ahead of the upcoming House of Representatives election.
- The NC should contest the next general election independently, ending the practice of forming electoral alliances with other political parties.
- The formation of a universally acceptable Parliamentary Board responsible for the fair distribution of election tickets.
- The creation of a five-member high-level mechanism dedicated solely to election preparations.
- President Deuba should relinquish his authority to sign off on official party tickets for the upcoming elections.
- Reports presented during the Special General Convention should be formally adopted as the party’s core ideological and strategic assets.
Internal deliberations
The establishment faction, loyal to President Deuba, is currently reviewing these "conditions" to determine the party's next steps. Analysts suggest that the demand for Deuba to surrender his executive powers and ticket-signing authority represents a direct challenge to his long-standing grip on the party.
Sharma’s proposal comes amid growing pressure within NC to modernize the organizational structure and define a clear path forward ahead of the national polls.
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