As Congress mega meet nears, president hopefuls are waiting for district results
Kathmandu, Nov. 18 -- As Nepali Congress is all set to organise its 14th General Convention on December 10-12 in Kathmandu, all eyes are on the Koirala family that has had a rich political and historical legacy since the party's establishment in 1950.
In the party riddled with factionalism, there are two major factions-one led by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, who is also party president, and the other by senior leader Ram Chandra Poudel. Three leaders from the Koirala family-Shashank, Shekhar and Sujata-are with the Poudel faction.
In the Deuba camp, Prime Minister Deuba is facing a stiff challenge from his long-time aide and party Vice-president Bimalendra Nidhi in his bid for party presidency.
And in the Poudel camp, the many as...
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