Former PM Deuba Alleges Financial Dealings in Party Authenticity Dispute

Kathmandu. Nepali Congress former president and former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has alleged financial dealings in the dispute over the party's authenticity. Speaking at the 15th convention of the Nepali Congress Kathmandu District Committee organized in Kathmandu on Saturday, Deuba questioned the decision-making process of the Election Commission and claimed that the decision regarding the party's authenticity was influenced by financial factors. He mentioned news reports stating that Election Commissioners were threatened with their lives and subsequently had to make a decision in favor of the other party, and said that this matter should be investigated impartially. Referring to the statement that one person gave 18 crore rupees, Deuba alleged that an attempt was made to influence the party's authenticity with the power of money. Targeting party president Gagan Kumar Thapa, he commented that those who sell the party for money cannot save Congress. He stated that the political value, principles, and identity of Congress cannot be exchanged for money. Deuba mentioned that he has already gained many things in his political life and now it is time to contribute to the party and the country. He expressed confidence that a just decision will come from the court in the dispute over the party's authenticity. He expressed hope that the Congress's tree election symbol will remain and said that he will move forward with determination for that. 'The party should run not under the influence of money, but on the basis of rules, regulations, and the trust of the workers,' Deuba said.