Nepali Congress lacks internal democratic culture, says Dr Shekhar Koirala

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (NC) leader Dr Shekhar Koirala, often considered audacious for his remarks, is never apprehensive as he unwaveringly believes in his thoughts.

He, in fact, has made up his mind to contest the election for the party president in the NC’s upcoming General Convention as he believes that it is high time that the historic party got a new leadership who can lead NC to a new height once again. Eak Raj Bastola and Govinda Luitel of Khabarhub caught up with Dr Koirala to hold a conversation on the current political issues, party’s General Convention, among others. Excerpts: