गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ General Convention in August not possible: Dr Shashanka Koirala Politics General Convention in August not possible: Dr Shashanka Koirala KathmanduPati August 06, 2021 KATHMANDU – Nepali Congress (NC) General Secretary Dr Shashanka Koirala has said it seemed not possible to organise the party’s 14th General Convention on the scheduled date. The party has fixed its General Convention for coming August 30. Talking to media persons here today, the leader said the General Convention on the scheduled time was not possible due to disputes over the party’s active membership and other persisting issues. As he said, the Convention will be held in November-December by sorting out internal issues. The dispute over the party’s active membership flared up before the preparations for the General Convention. He was of the view of addressing the party’s membership issue one year before the time fixed for the General Convention. “We want the General Convention as soon as possible,” he said. According to him, he has announced his candidacy for the party’s presidency as well. Others two candidates from the party establishment side are aspiring to compete for the post and we will lose the battle if we all contested for the post and discussions are underway to forge a consensus to file a single candidacy. On a different note, he said he would not join the Council of Ministers and support the government by staying outside. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Finance Minister seeks $1 Billion World Bank support Government plans to drain four high-altitude lakes Home Minister warns action against misuse of state secrets Nepal Home Minister Gurung to visit India for BIMSTEC meeting Rabi, Australian Envoy discuss bilateral cooperation Nepal PM says disaster response continues without compromise Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month6 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns7 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Army Day : Five facts about Nepal’s ‘blue helmets’ in UN-peacekeeping missions