Kathmandu, Oct. 10 -- In the wake of the Gen Z protests and growing calls for restructuring in traditional parties, Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa on Thursday proposed holding the party's 15th general convention by December, abandoning earlier demands for a special convention.

During a meeting of the current and former office bearers of the party, Thapa, who has been critical of the party leadership's functioning and was in a 'revolt' mood following the Gen Z movement, proposed holding general convention of the party as per the regular schedule, said party leaders.

The four-year term of the elected bodies, from top to ward level, is set to expire in December. The party held its 14th general convention from December 13 to ...