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Congress supporters have said that 62 percent of the convention delegates have gathered for the Congress.
At the end of the inaugural session, the program announcer informed that 62 percent of the delegates had registered.
Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa has said that the Congress should not sit around counting the days of the past. Speaking at the special general convention, he said, ‘We want to make a Congress that says, ‘The Congress that gave your father and mother the power, but now this is the same Congress that will give you a future too.’
He recalled the seven years of the Congress and said that the Congress had moved forward from darkness to light and had also made changes in 2046 BS.
Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa has said that party workers have questioned him about holding elections together with one party, forming a government together with another party, and acting as if everything is over when he is out of the government. He said, ‘We have claimed our rights. From today, the long-standing deadlock within the Congress has been broken. The members sitting below should be bowed down and saluted by those sitting above.’
Stating that he did not know where the general convention would end, he said that this was a special general convention requested by the members. He said that the members demanded a change in policy and a change in leadership.
Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa has said that it is not a power struggle within the party but a struggle of values and norms. He said that not only Gen-ji, but many citizens of Nepal took to the streets on Bhadra 23 and 24 to express their anger and dissatisfaction. He also mentioned that citizens are angry with the government and the parliament.
Speaking at the inaugural session of the special general convention, he said that people are angry not with individuals but with misrule and corruption and are also angry with the rule of Nepo Baby. He said, ‘It is a matter of understanding and addressing that. That is why the special general convention has been held.’
Congress General Secretary Bishwaprakash Sharma said that some people think that the General Secretary will split the party through the special general convention, and said that they have gathered not to divide the party, but to build a strong party like steel in the coming days.
He said that the special general convention is not just a gathering. He said, ‘Whatever decision the special general convention takes, it will be the future of the Congress.’
Congress General Secretary Bishwaprakash Sharma has said that a proposal to limit the number of times a person can serve as Prime Minister will be passed at a special general convention.
He said that democracy is not about what the leadership thinks, but what the citizens think is important. He added, ‘Even after forming a two-thirds majority government, we could not win the trust of the citizens.’
Congress General Secretary Bishwaprakash Sharma has said that the leadership should have the ability to break through political compatibility, and that the Congress leadership does not have that ability. Speaking at the inaugural session of the special general convention, he said that the political leadership should know in advance what is happening in the country.
He said that the leadership did not recognize it even though the General Secretary had repeatedly informed that the political climate was deteriorating. He said that they should understand the changed climate and resolve to move forward by breaking through the challenges. Sharma said that they should self-criticize and correct themselves from where they have gone wrong. He said that the responsible party should take whatever credit they have for the good deeds they have done and also bear the shame of the bad deeds. He said, ‘We will change the Congress. We will also change this country. We can change, we can change.’
He said that the question of a few houses burning, Singha Durbar burning is not important, but the fact that trust in the country has been burned is important. He added, ‘We stand at this special convention with the resolve to connect hearts.’
Nepali Congress Joint General Secretary Farmullah Mansur has said that the special general convention has lifted the heads of Congress workers across the country.
He said that the two general secretaries have moved forward in a strong manner to correct the leadership and said that he was impressed by it and stood by it.
Congress leader Mahesh Acharya, while congratulating the general secretaries, said that Sher Bahadur and his friends are the Congress of yesterday. He said that General Secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwaprakash Sharma are the Congress of tomorrow.
Acharya also said that the responsibility of the blood stained by the Gen-G movement should be fulfilled. He said that from tomorrow, the Congress will not be like the past and said that the party office bearers should not try to spoil the feelings of the majority representatives. He said that the party will be where the majority is. He said, ‘All parties should be brought together in a unity formula to heal the wounded country. They should not be divided on the basis of religion and caste.’
Congress leader Arjun Narsingh KC has stressed the need to free the party from its individualistic character and take it towards an institutional system. Addressing the inaugural session of the special general convention, leader KC said that ‘newness’ and ‘transformation’ are inevitable in the Congress.
He said, ‘It is necessary to make this party a party of policies, not a party of leaders. This (presence of representatives) is a very big force to make it a party of institutions, not individuals. I am confident that this force will give newness to the Congress.’
The number of registered delegates to the ongoing Congress General Convention at Bhrikutimandap has reached 2,350 as of 5 pm.
Publicity – Publicity Sub-committee Member – Secretary Madhav Prasad Chamlagain has said that the registration process is still ongoing.
Nepali Congress leader Pushpa Bhusal called the special general convention 'Kurukshetra' and said that it should give a message of political justice. She said, 'We want the central leaders and general convention delegates from all over the country to give a message of political justice from the Kurukshetra of this special general convention tomorrow. This movement should now be decisive for the rights of 54 percent of the general convention delegates.'
She said, targeting the internal unrest within the party, 'Congress should now be separate from factions and favoritism. We do not recognize factions, we do not accept favoritism. We will not allow Congress to become weak.'
Constituent Assembly member and former Congress Jhapa president Sudhir Shiwakoti has urged top leaders to attend the party's special general convention. Addressing the special general convention in Kathmandu on Sunday, he said, "Open your eyes. Tomorrow you will have nothing in your hands. You will have to return empty-handed. Please attend after considering this." Shiwakoti, who is considered close to former Congress general secretary Krishna Prasad Sitaula, called on them to support his campaign. "This is not your home. It is not yet time for you to return to this house. Please protect this campaign," he urged from the stage.
Congress leader Chandra Bhandari has said that they have not been able to instill hope in the society and have not been able to instill confidence in building the country, which is why the background of the Gen-Ji rebellion has formed.
Speaking at the special general convention today, Bhandari said that the leadership's mood has been disturbed and the general convention delegates should be alerted and move forward on the same path. He recalled Congress leader Krishna Prasad Bhattarai and said, ‘During the dispute between Girija Prasad and Kisunji, Kisunji came to the meeting called by Girija and said friends, Jai Nepal, and resolved that there was no disagreement between us. I would like to remind Kisunji's disciple Sher Bahadur Deuba of that time.’
Congress leader and industrialist Binod Chaudhary has said that the Gen-G movement has made us aware of the way leaders and leadership have gone astray in the past 35 years. Speaking at the second special general convention of the Congress in Kathmandu, he said that the two general secretaries of the Congress have done important work.
He mentioned that the Congress should bring the new generation forward in the elections. Chaudhary said that the new generation should be brought into politics and the two general secretaries should give the party a new momentum and direction.
Former president of the Nepali Public Relations Forum, Sita Sapkota, has said that they have failed in history, targeting the leadership.
Sapkota, who came from Belgium for the special general convention, said, ‘We have come here to rise up from the shabby situation that has arisen due to the decisions you have taken recently, the factionalism you have made, the siege you have made, the kitchen cabinet you have made, the Nepali Congress you have made and the failure to pass on that legacy.’
Grace Lumbini Province President Amar Singh Pun has emphasized the relevance of the special general convention to give a new momentum to the party. President Pun expressed confidence that all parties will be present in the closed session to be held tomorrow and said that there should be a clear discussion on the future course of action. 'Everyone should come to the closed session tomorrow and focus on what methods the special general convention of the Nepali Congress will discuss, what policies will be passed and what kind of program will be made,' he said.
Nepali Congress leader and MP Sunil Sharma has expressed his anger over the party leadership's working style. Addressing the inaugural session of the special general convention held at Bhrikutimandap, he accused President Sher Bahadur Deuba of not understanding the feelings of the cadres. 'Are these innocent faces of representatives from east to west, from Darchula to Taplejung, from Sarkegad in Humla to the villages of Solukhumbu annoying you?' Sharma asked.
Nepali Congress leader Gopalman Shrestha has said that the party leadership should move forward by implementing the decisions of the special general convention. He said this at the second special general convention of the Nepali Congress in Kathmandu.
Addressing the special general convention, he said that the party leadership should not remain stubborn. He mentioned that the party leadership should be given to the younger generation and accused the party leadership of not being able to act according to the rules and regulations. He said, ‘No one should remain stubborn here. They should be allowed to move forward according to the rules and regulations.’
Nepali Congress' Baitadi District President Chatur Bahadur Chand has said that a leadership should be selected that can solve the problems of the party in accordance with the changing times and work for the benefit of the country and the people through a special general convention.
He said this at the inaugural session of the second special general convention of the Congress in Kathmandu. Chand said that a leadership should be selected that can adopt a policy to solve the problems within the party and move according to the times.
He said, ‘The Nepali Congress was in a coma for almost four months. I respect everyone who tried to revive the Nepali Congress that was in a coma by giving it air.’
Nepali Congress leader Devraj Chalise has described the current debate and controversy within the party as a 'starting point for transformation' rather than a 'fight'. Speaking at the inaugural session of the special general convention, leader Chalise claimed that although the conflict within the party may appear from the outside, it is actually an effort to strengthen the party.
The number of delegates registered for the second special general convention of the Nepali Congress has reached 1,830.
The special general convention has begun at Bhrikuti Mandap in Kathmandu since Sunday under the leadership of General Secretaries Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwaprakash Sharma. The registration of delegates to participate in the convention is ongoing.
A total of 1,327 delegates have registered their names for the second special general convention of the Nepali Congress by noon. The registration of delegates to participate in the convention is ongoing. The registration process is starting today from eight ‘stalls’.
Targeting those who did not want to attend the special general convention, Congress leader Gururaj Ghimire said that they will respond with flowers to those who throw stones at them. He urged all central members, apart from the president and acting president, to attend the special general convention.
Ghimire also said that the special general convention has been called to give direction to the Nepali Congress and formulate policies.
Nepali Congress leader Gururaj Ghimire has said that the status quo cannot be maintained in today's situation. He said this at the special general convention being held at Bhrikutimandap.
Ghimire said that he does not have a storehouse of bad words and urged President Sher Bahadur Deuba and Acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka to attend the special general convention. He said, ‘Do not ignore the special general convention.’ He also said that he is ready to welcome everyone.
A different scene has been seen this time at the special general convention of the Nepali Congress ongoing at Bhrikutimandap.
Leaders are sitting in rows on the stage, changing the tradition of taking different seats according to the order of dignity.
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Congress special general convention to be inaugurated by the general secretaries
The Congress special general convention will be inaugurated by General Secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwaprakash Sharma. The supporters of the special general convention had been working since morning to bring party President Sher Bahadur Deuba and Acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka for the inauguration. 'We tried until the last minute, but since they did not come, the General Secretaries will inaugurate it,' said a leader.
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