Disagreements Emerge in Dadeldhura Congress Over General Convention Schedule; Vice-President Appeals to Halt Ward Conventions
Dadeldhura: Disagreements have surfaced within the Nepali Congress in Dadeldhura over the implementation of the schedule for the remaining sessions of the 14th General Convention and the issue of internal party unity.
The internal rift within the Dadeldhura Congress came to light after District Working Committee President Bhim Bahadur Saud and Vice-President Dilli Raj Joshi issued separate statements and appeals on the same day.
In a letter issued on Asoj 3, President Saud directed subordinate bodies to conduct the remaining sessions of the 14th General Convention in accordance with the schedule published by the Central Election Committee and the decision made by the District Working Committee on Asoj 1.
Preparations are underway to hold ward conventions on Asoj 3 and 4, followed by rural municipality and municipality conventions on Asoj 7, in line with the set schedule.
Saud has urged all 52 ward working committees, as well as the seven rural municipality and municipality committees in the district, to conduct the conventions in a dignified manner while strictly adhering to the party statute and election guidelines.
However, District Working Committee Vice-President Dilli Raj Joshi has appealed against proceeding with the ward conventions immediately.
In a “heartfelt appeal” issued on Asoj 3, Joshi expressed concern that advancing the General Convention process under the current circumstances could widen the rift within the party and potentially lead to a split in the Congress.
He emphasized the need for dialogue and mutual understanding between Sher Bahadur Deuba, the President elected through the 14th General Convention and former Prime Minister, and Gagan Kumar Thapa, who became President through a special general convention. He maintains that the ward conventions should be immediately postponed to resolve internal party disputes and that a solution should be sought through dialogue and negotiation.
“The Dadeldhura chapter of the Nepali Congress is ready to immediately halt the ward conventions scheduled for tomorrow, Asoj 4, and find a way forward through dialogue and negotiation among all stakeholders,” reads Joshi’s appeal.
Joshi has urged senior leaders to take the initiative to unite the district’s 52 wards, seven local units, two provincial constituencies, and the district working committee.
The impact of internal discord within the Congress at the central level is also evident in Dadeldhura. While one faction is preparing to proceed with the convention process according to the established schedule, the other advocates for an immediate halt, arguing that holding the convention without prior dialogue and consensus would further widen the rift within the party.
This situation has created uncertainty regarding how the remaining stages of the General Convention process will unfold within the Dadeldhura Congress.
Dineshkhabar Desk