Balkrishna Khan, an influential Nepali Congress leader and former home minister, who was imprisoned for a long time in the Bhutanese refugee scandal, was seen in public for the first time after his release from prison on Wednesday. That too in the historic Koirala residence of Biratnagar. After he was suddenly seen at the Koirala residence, many speculations started in Congress circles.

The visit of Khan, who came to Biratnagar to participate in the Nepal-India Youth Friendship Association program chaired by Nepali Congress Joint Minister Mahendra Yadav, is considered to be politically very meaningful.

Before reaching the mine, there was a heavy presence of Congress leaders and workers from Biratnagar at the Koirala residence. He not only interacted with the media persons there but also had a close meeting with the activists.

Koirala residence is a pilgrimage for me. This is holy ground. Krishna Prasad, BP and Girija lived here. I wanted to touch this land, today it was fulfilled,” he said.

However, it was not difficult to understand that even in this emotional statement of his, a deep political message was mixed.

The discussion of the 15th Congress of Nepali Congress is intensifying. A debate has started within the party regarding the possible candidature of Shekhar Koirala as the chairman. Meanwhile, the sudden arrival of Balakrishna Khan, who is believed to be a confidant of the Deuba group, at Koirala residence, is it just a coincidence? Leaders should not be selected on the basis of faction, but on the basis of values and principles. "Congress must rise above factions," Khan's statement hinted at possible discontent and alternative thinking.

Khan's complaints about the role adopted by the party leadership in the case of Bhutanese refugees still remain. He also openly criticized the work of the disciplinary committee. The disciplinary committee made a biased decision. Did not follow the procedure. Such a committee will not strengthen the party," he said.

It is evident from his intense displeasure that Khan has come to the Koirala residence to deliver a strategic message, not just on an emotional visit.

Balkrishna Khan has been continuously active in the central politics of Nepali Congress since 2056. Khan, who is believed to be a confidant of Sher Bahadur Deuba, has recently been surrounded by serious allegations. However, he has chosen the path of dialogue rather than remaining silent.

Koirala's arrival at Niwas is not only his personal faith, but also a possible glimpse into the future political equation.

'We are all going to make Chairman Sher Bahadurji successful. If he fails, not only the Congress, but the democratic system will be weakened," said Khan.

Some have seen his arrival at the Koirala residence as a sign of an attempt to bridge the gap between Deuba and Shekhar Koirala.

He repeated, 'Koirala residence is like a religious place. Must keep coming here. One gets energy for hard work.'