# Nepali Congress leadership and legal dispute

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/nepali-congress-leadership-and-legal-dispute
> Updated: 2026-09-06T05:17:20.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 6.

The Nepali Congress continues to navigate internal factionalism and legal disputes regarding its leadership and the legitimacy of its upcoming 15th General Convention. While the party remains divided between an establishment faction and dissident groups, President Gagan Thapa is actively seeking to mitigate the crisis through internal dialogue.

Thapa has engaged in discussions with former Vice President Purna Bahadur Khadka to address concerns regarding membership updates and participation rights. Additionally, Thapa is scheduled to meet with leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala to discuss proposals for maintaining party unity, specifically regarding the composition of party committees and the integration of central working committees.

In response to logistical challenges, the party’s Working Committee is considering a one-week postponement of the ward-level conventions. This potential delay is attributed to recent flooding in Rasuwa, road disruptions, the Haritalika Teej festival, and the need for further internal consultations. Despite these adjustments, the 15th General Convention remains scheduled to take place from October 2 to 4.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Nepali Congress considers postponing ward-level conventions

The Nepali Congress is considering a one-week delay for its ward-level conventions due to floods and festivals, while President Gagan Thapa meets with party leaders to resolve internal disputes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nepali-congress-considers-postponing-ward-level-conventions

### 2026-09-02: Nepali Congress factions announce separate General Conventions

Two factions of the Nepali Congress have announced conflicting schedules for the party's 15th General Convention, deepening an internal leadership dispute.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nepali-congress-factions-announce-separate-general-conventions

### 2026-08-25: Nepali Congress faces leadership rift amid Supreme Court review

The Nepali Congress faces a leadership crisis as rival factions clash over the 15th General Convention and a pending Supreme Court review regarding the party's official status.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nepali-congress-faces-leadership-rift-amid-supreme-court-review

### 2026-08-22: Nepali Congress faces internal rift ahead of general convention

The Nepali Congress faces internal strife ahead of its 15th general convention, with factions calling for a boycott and legal intervention while leaders propose unity options.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nepali-congress-faces-internal-rift-ahead-of-general-convention

### 2026-08-18: Nepali Congress sets General Convention for October 2-5

Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa confirmed the party's 15th General Convention will be held in Kathmandu from October 2-5, despite ongoing internal leadership disputes.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nepali-congress-begins-preparations-for-15th-general-convention

### 2026-08-08: Nepali Congress faces legal and leadership crisis

The Nepali Congress faces a leadership crisis as the Supreme Court reviews the legitimacy of a controversial special convention amid a power struggle between factions led by Gagan Kumar Thapa and Sher Bahadural

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/nepali-congress-faces-legal-and-leadership-crisis

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