Kathmandu, Dec. 3 -- On Monday, a Central Working Committee meeting of the Nepali Congress decided to hold the party's 15th general convention on January 10-12.

The decision was reached after 45 days of intense debate, discord and discussion between the multiple camps and groups of the party. But there is plenty of doubt and confusion over whether the party will be able to hold the convention on schedule owing to time constraints.

Hours after the decision was announced, the dispute in the Congress resurfaced, raising questions whether the party will hold its convention on January 10 or will go for a special convention if a regular one is not possible as planned.

As many as 54 percent elected representatives to the general convention ha...