Power Struggle Engulfs Nepali Congress in Wake of Protests

A high-stakes meeting between two senior leaders of Nepali Congress party has exposed a deep and growing rift over its future, fueling a power struggle that threatens to destabilize the party in the wake of massive anti-government protests.

The dialogue on Wednesday between Dr. Shekhar Koirala, a party figure, and Gagan Thapa, the influential General Secretary, was intended to forge a united path forward after the recent "Gen Z" movement rocked the nation. Instead, the meeting, which began with grievances over their strained relationship, concluded with mutual suspicion, revealing fundamentally different strategies for navigating the party's leadership crisis.