Purna Bahadur Khadka Reviews – Controversy in Congress Over RASWPA’s Election Victory

March 31 (18 Chaitra), Kathmandu – Former Acting Chairman of the Nepali Congress, Purna Bahadur Khadka, has commented that internal disputes within Congress have emerged specifically to ensure RASWPA’s electoral success. Speaking at a meeting with party leaders aligned with his faction on Wednesday, Khadka acknowledged controversy within the party aimed at securing RASWPA’s victory.

“RASWPA would not have reached this stage without Congress first being in its current position,” Khadka stated during the meeting. He affirmed that the officially recognized Congress is the one led by Sher Bahadur Deuba, elected through the 14th General Convention’s committee. “We are the official Congress, and we are the ones who must resolve the current challenges,” he added.

Khadka clarified that regardless of any court rulings, the legitimate Nepali Congress remains under his faction’s leadership. He highlighted that the elected committees from the 14th General Convention remain active at all levels—from units to local municipalities, constituencies, districts, and provinces.

“We must move forward united without focusing on election-related issues, as it is essential for us to maintain Congress unity,” he said. “Congress must safeguard its core values and the people’s faith in democracy, which is currently under threat. It is the responsibility of Congress to restore these.” He thus underscored the critical need for broad unity within the party.

Emphasizing that his faction has secured its rightful place in the party, Khadka also expressed a firm commitment to do everything necessary to build a stronger Congress that supports and empowers its youth members.