NC dispute: Thapa gains ground as Deuba loses allies, Shekhar stays neutral

Kathmandu, Sept 18: The dispute within the Nepali Congress has split its leaders into three camps. The establishment faction led by Gagan Kumar Thapa, who took over the party leadership through a special convention, is preparing for the 15th general convention. Its ward conventions are scheduled to begin on September 19 (Asoj 3).