Other Faction’s Gandaki Assembly Demands Resolution of Issues by May 28 or Calls for Central Committee Meeting

May 22, Kathmandu – The faction outside the founding group of the Nepali Congress urged that intra-party issues be resolved by May 28 during the Gandaki provincial-level assembly. The meeting held on Saturday decided to convene a central committee meeting if the problems within the party remain unresolved by that date.

The assembly’s nine-point resolution highlighted the current national situation and expressed concern that ongoing conflicts within the Congress have raised doubts about the capabilities of both senior and younger leaders. The decision stated, “Those unable to resolve internal issues are seen as incapable of addressing the country’s problems.”

The resolution called on party leaders, including Chairperson Gagan Thapa, outgoing Acting Chairperson Purna Bahadur Khadka, and leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala, to promptly engage in dialogue and send a message of unity. It noted, “If the leaders fail to find a way forward by May 28, 2026 (Jestha 15, 2083 BS), a central committee meeting will be convened.” Below are the nine decisions adopted by the assembly: