Supreme Court Orders Notice to NC Factions in Party Legitimacy Dispute

The Supreme Court of Nepal has mandated that the opposing faction in the Nepali Congress legitimacy dispute be notified about the hearing date. The case involves Sher Bahadur Deuba's side challenging the preparations for the party's general convention initiated by Gagan Thapa's faction. This legal intervention highlights internal fractures within one of Nepal's major political parties just days before the March 5 national elections. The court order seeks to ensure procedural fairness while underscoring the growing tensions within the Nepali Congress. The outcome could significantly impact party unity and voter confidence, affecting Nepal’s democratic stability in the run-up to the elections.

• Supreme Court directs notice to opposing Nepali Congress faction amid internal legitimacy clash ahead of national polls. #SamacharSanjal #NepalPolitics #Election2026