NC general convention: Top leaders of different parties attend inauguration; ‘Khulamanch’ is essential for citizens’ questions and opinion: President Thapa

Kathmandu / Oct 4: The 15th General Convention of the Nepali Congress has kicked off in the federal capital, Kathmandu.

The General Convention began at Khulamanch with the slogan of ‘respect of tradition and resolve for change: NC as a strong alternative for prosperous Nepal’. The inaugural event is attended by various party leaders.

NC president Gagan Kumar Thapa inaugurated the General Convention by watering a plant in a vase.

The inauguration is attended by president of the RSP, Rabi Lamichhane; coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal; general secretary of the CPN UML, Shankar Pokharel; chair of RPP, Rajendra Lingden; and former prime minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai, among others.

The guest speakers are currently addressing the inauguration. The closed session and other programmes are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.

The election for the new leadership is scheduled for October 4 and 5, according to central election committee.

‘Khulamanch’ is essential for citizens’ questions and opinion: President Thapa

Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa has stated that ‘Khulamanch’ or the open air theatre is essential for accommodating citizens’ questions, disagreements, and opinions.

Addressing the inaugural ceremony of the NC’s 15th General Convention at Khulamanch today, President Thapa emphasized that the country needs Khulamanch as a venue to discuss the public’s queries and questions.

Recalling how leaders like BP Koirala, Ganesh Man Singh, and Girija Prasad Koirala delivered speeches regarding historic political events from this very stage, President Thapa noted that Khulamanch provides an opportunity to bring together differing views and disagreements for dialogue.

On the occasion, President Thapa noted that the tendency for former prime ministers to seek the premiership again, leaders to repeatedly hold leadership positions, and former ministers to return to power time and again has fueled public disenchantment with politics.

He emphasized that the 15th General Convention should be viewed as an opportunity to steer the Congress toward a new political journey while reviewing past shortcomings. He asserted that the Congress must transform its leadership, conduct, and political working style to overcome the growing political disenchantment and public mistrust toward political parties.

Stating that the Congress must take responsibility for narrowing the gap between the democratic system and the people’s expectations, he said the Congress will act as a bridge between democracy and delivery and connect the old and new generations. RSS