KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress’ (NC) 15th General Convention is set to begin in Kathmandu shortly, with preparations completed for the inaugural ceremony at Khulamanch in Tundikhel, Kathmandu.
The convention will bring together around 7,500 representatives, with closed sessions scheduled over the next two days and elections for the party’s new leadership set for October 7 and 8.
Representatives from across the country and abroad have arrived in Kathmandu to participate in the convention. The party has formed 15 committees to oversee various aspects of the event.
A grand stage has been erected at Khulamanch for the inaugural ceremony. According to NC spokesperson Devraj Chalise, separate halls have also been prepared at the venue for the closed sessions.
The venue includes a media centre and a primary healthcare unit. The Accommodation Management Committee has appointed coordinators for each electoral constituency, district and province to arrange lodging for participants from their respective areas.
Accommodation has been arranged in areas including the Tribhuvan International Airport area, Gaushala, Sundhara, Thamel, Lazimpat, Kalanki and New Bus Park. Details have been shared with participants through WhatsApp messages, AI numbers and SMS.
According to the accommodation committee, breakfast, lunch and dinner are available in the Bhrikutimandap area.
The General Convention Central Election Commission told RSS that around 7,500 representatives are participating in the convention. It is the first time in the party’s history that such a large number of representatives have been elected to participate in a general convention.
Both the inaugural and closed sessions will be held at Khulamanch.
Party President, Vice-President, General Secretary and Treasurer will present separate reports at the convention. Three panels based on geographical regions will discuss the reports. According to spokesperson Chalise, participants will be able to access the reports through digital boards installed at the venue.
The closed sessions will be held in three halls named Himal, Pahad and Terai-Madhesh.
Leaders from major parties invited
Leaders of various political parties have been invited to the inaugural ceremony.
NC President Gagan Thapa will inaugurate the convention. The ceremony will also be addressed by senior Nepali Congress leaders and leaders of other major political parties.
Historic venue
The convention is being held at Tundikhel, a site with significance in Nepal’s democratic history. It was here that Nepali Congress founder and Nepal’s first elected prime minister, BP Koirala, delivered his first public address after returning from exile.
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