Nepali Congress passes amended statute, central committee to have 297 members

KATHMANDU: The Nepali Congress has passed its amended statute during the party’s 15th general convention. The closed session held at Khulamanch on Monday approved the revised statute presented by General Secretary Pradeep Paudel.

Party spokesperson Devraj Chalise informed reporters on Monday evening that the central working committee will now consist of 297 members. According to the new provisions, the committee will include one president, one senior vice president, and four vice presidents, with a mandatory requirement for one female vice president. Additionally, there will be three general secretaries, with one seat reserved for a woman.