Kathmandu, Nov. 23 -- The Nepali Congress has officially decided to participate in the elections scheduled for March 5. This is in sharp contrast to its coalition partner until September and the second largest party in the dissolved House of Representatives-the CPN-UML-is rooting for the House's restoration.

The country's biggest and oldest party, however, remains divided over whether to hold a regular general convention or a special one, in view of the sweeping political changes brought about by the September Gen Z revolt.

After a month-long central working committee meeting, the Congress on Saturday took an official decision to participate in the elections. "We firmly believe that only through elections can we safeguard the Constituti...