Goal of disciplinary action seems to be to eliminate one Congress faction

Concerns over an alliance between two dominant parties steering the country on an authoritarian course have been heightened.

In this wide-ranging interview, senior Nepali Congress leader Shekhar Koirala speaks to the Post ’s Anil Giri and Purushottam Poudel on one year of the current government, rifts in the party, and controversial disciplinary actions against party members. As a contender for party presidency, Koirala also outlines his vision for the country’s development, touching on clean energy, agriculture, and religious tourism.