Nepal, Jan. 10 -- Nepali Congress (NC) Spokesperson Dr Prakash Sharan Mahat has reiterated the establishment faction's firm position against holding a special general convention, saying the signature campaign is neither legally nor practically appropriate at this juncture.

Speaking to journalists at the party's central office on Saturday, Mahat said the NC had already taken a formal decision to hold its regular general convention. As conducting the convention within the original timeframe was not feasible, he noted, the party had endorsed a revised schedule. He urged the decision must be respected by all, particularly by party office-bearers responsible for its implementation.

"The party has already made a decision to hold a regular con...