Nepal, Jan. 9 -- Dispute has deepened between two factions of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) in the US over the invitation of Youth and Sports Minister Bablu Gupta to a youth conference scheduled in Dallas, Texas, on January 16.

The conflict centres on the January 16-17 event titled "Role of NRNA Youth in the Development of the Nepal Post Gen Z Revolution," organised by the faction led by NRNA President Bikash Upreti. The Upreti faction confirmed that Minister Gupta was officially invited to the conference through the ministry.

Spokesperson for the faction Drona Gautam said the invitation aimed to include Gen Z participants in discussions on Nepal's youth development. He accused the rival faction of creating unnecessary cont...