Nepal, May 15 -- The active membership issue remains the key obstacle delaying the Nepali Congress's (NC) upcoming General Convention. Without finalizing active membership, the party cannot begin the convention process. Active membership is also essential for any leadership role within the party, making it a recurring point of contention during each convention.

Party officials had announced the renewal and distribution of active membership soon after the 14th General Convention. However, three and a half years later, not only has the distribution of new memberships stalled, but the renewal process has also seen little progress.

Unless the party chooses to exploit constitutional and statutory loopholes, it must hold its 15th General Conv...