Kathmandu, Oct. 17 -- A day after 54 percent of elected Nepali Congress delegates to the general convention demanded a special general convention, the party's central working committee began deliberating on whether to call a special convention or regular convention.

An intense debate has erupted within the party over the need for a total revamp in the wake of the Gen Z movement against rampant corruption and the status quo.

Although a majority of elected representatives have demanded a special convention, the party's regular general convention is already due by mid-December as per the party charter. The terms of all elected party bodies expire in mid-December as they complete their four-year term as stipulated in the party charter.

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