Deuba Faction Intensifies Activities with Strategy to Consolidate Power Through Provincial Assemblies
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- The faction led by former Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba is preparing to organize provincial-level gatherings across all seven provinces.
- The Deuba group has stated that these meetings aim to strengthen party organization and unity ahead of the 15th general convention.
- Provincial assemblies will begin in Koshi Province on May 12 in Biratnagar, with other provinces scheduling meetings accordingly.
May 8, Kathmandu – The faction of former Nepali Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba is actively preparing to hold provincial-level assemblies.
While the party continues to conduct programs at the provincial level through the Central Policy Research and Training Institute, the Deuba faction is organizing its internal strategy by convening provincial assemblies.
The secretariat of incumbent acting president Purna Bahadur Khadka has confirmed that the faction is preparing to hold provincial meetings in all seven provinces.
Close Deuba ally leader Min Bishwakarma informed that the decision to conduct these gatherings aims to maintain unity among the faction’s leaders and to make internal discussions more effective.
He stated that the faction is organizing provincial-level assemblies in preparation for the upcoming 15th general convention.
“The objective of the faction’s provincial assemblies is to strengthen the party organization, advance preparations for the 15th general convention, and reactivate and unify those members who are feeling disheartened,” Bishwakarma explained.
The assemblies will also discuss the current political situation and the direction of the country to reach a shared understanding and decide on future actions.
For coordination of provincial assemblies, the Deuba faction has appointed Krishna Prasad Sitaula for Koshi Province and Anand Prasad Dhungana for Madhesh Province. Mekhlal Shrestha, Prakash Man Singh, and Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat are coordinating for Gandaki and Bagmati Provinces respectively.
According to leader Bishwakarma, incumbent deputy general secretary Kishor Singh Rathore is responsible for Lumbini Province, former Chief Minister Jeevan Bahadur Shahi for Karnali Province, and NP Saud for Sudurpashchim Province.
The first provincial assembly will commence in Koshi Province, with the meeting scheduled for May 12 in Biratnagar, leader Bishwakarma stated.
Regarding the organization of a meeting in Sudurpashchim Province, a discussion took place on Thursday in Kathmandu between provincial president Veer Bahadur Balayar, leader NP Saud, and Ramesh Lekhak.
The discussion was also attended by Nepali Congress leaders Narayan Bhatt of Kailali, Padam Bogati of Kanchanpur, and Narendra Bahadur Singh of Doti.
Former chief minister of Karnali Province, Jeevan Bahadur Shahi, confirmed that preparations for the provincial assembly are underway but the date has not yet been finalized.
Incumbent central member Guru Baral, involved in preparing for the Gandaki provincial assembly, has been sending notifications to the related leaders.
“In light of the unusual situation emerging within the Nepali Congress, we cordially invite everyone to discuss upcoming strategies and the party’s condition,” the notification states.
According to a leader who received the notice, a discussion is scheduled for the upcoming Sunday (May 11) at 4:30 pm near the central bank intersection in Pokhara.
Leader Baral confirmed the meeting and said, “We have decided to hold gatherings in all seven provinces and preparations are underway accordingly.”
Baral added that the meeting will include incumbent central members from Gandaki Province, district presidents, provincial committee members, provincial assembly members, and House of Representatives candidates.
The Deuba faction also decided to hold the Bagmati provincial-level assembly during a discussion at leader Prakash Man Singh’s residence in Chaksibari last Wednesday.
The Bagmati assembly is scheduled for May 13 and will begin at 1 pm at Karki Banquet Hall in Babarmahal.
This large gathering aims to promote party unity within Bagmati Province. Previously, acting president Khadka had convened a two-day meeting on May 1-2.
The earlier meeting included former office bearers and members elected at the 14th general convention, provincial presidents, district presidents, regional presidents, and leaders of affiliated and allied organizations.
Meanwhile, the party is conducting ‘province- and local-level focused provincial assemblies’ across all seven provinces through its policy research and training institute.
Accordingly, Sudurpashchim Province’s assembly is scheduled for April 9-10 in Dhangadhi, Kailali. The Karnali provincial assembly will take place on April 11-12 in Surkhet.
The Gandaki assembly is set for April 13-14 in Pokhara, and the Bagmati provincial assembly will be held on April 16-17 in Dhulikhel, Kavrepalanchok.
Similarly, Madhesh Province’s assembly will be conducted on April 18-19 in Bardibas, Mahottari; Koshi Province on April 20-21 in Laukahi, Sunsari; and Lumbini Province on April 26-27 in Tilottama.
