गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ NCP led by Prachanda-Nepal faction holding standing committee meeting Politics NCP led by Prachanda-Nepal faction holding standing committee meeting Supreme Court’s verdict to scrap their party’s name NCP to be discussed KathmanduPati March 08, 2021 KATHMANDU – Nepal Communist Party (NCP) led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and Madhav Kumar Nepal has called its standing committee meeting. The Prachanda-Nepal faction called the standing committee meeting for today after the Supreme Court scrapped the decision of the Election Commission to give the name NCP to the party formed after a merger between CPN (UML) and CPN (Maoist-Center). Both Prachanda and Nepal have expressed dissatisfaction over the Supreme Court’s verdict. NCP Spokesperson Narayan Kaji Shrestha said that the standing committee meeting has been called at 11 am today to discuss the latest political developments and scenarios resulting from the verdict by the Supreme Court on Sunday. Talking to journalists immediately after the Supreme Court’s ruling yesterday, NCP Chairman Prachanda had termed the verdict ‘unexpected’. Stating that the Supreme Court’s verdict was of a political nature, he had said that the standing committee meeting would take necessary decisions. Write your comments RELATED NEWS NC President Deuba’s Christmas Day best wishes Festivals help further strengthen national unity-President Paudel Private sector’s role sought in electricity sector Recording statements of defendants including RSP President Lamichhane begins in… Charge-sheet filed against RSP Chairperson Lamichhane UML’s secretariat meeting on coming Wednesday Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities3 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Time Tested Friendship-Suresh Sharma Money laundering case worth millions filed against gangster ‘Bale’ Indian RAW Chief Goel meets Prime Minister Oli after coming to Nepal from Bhutan Govt picks career diplomats as ambassadors to three countries Education in crisis