Kathmandu, April 12 -- Amid a tug of war in the ruling Nepali Congress over the date of the next general convention, a prominent leader has sounded positive for electing the leadership of the country's largest political party within the maximum limit given by its statute.

According to the Congress statute, there should be a gap of four years between two general conventions. The 14th general convention of the Congress was held in December 2021. Therefore, the regular general convention of the party should be held by the end of 2025.

Despite the statute stipulating a four-year term for an elected body, statements from party leaders indicate that the general convention is once again unlikely to be held within the four-year timeframe outlin...