The inauguration venue of the first national convention of the Nepali Congress (NRC) starting on Sunday, the Guest House Chaur in Bharatpur has been bustling since Saturday. The organizers have informed that all preparations, including the construction of the stage, have been completed. A large board with the convention logo with the pictures of party president Ravi Lamichhane and senior party leader and Prime Minister Balendra Shah has been hung at the inauguration venue.

While preparations were underway, a crowd of party supporters and well-wishers were seen dancing and singing and taking photos/videos. Representatives from various districts including Kathmandu were found there. Some were busy arranging accommodation. Some were observing the atmosphere of the convention after arranging accommodation. Those who planned to rise to various positions in the convention were busy introducing themselves and asking for votes.

Saroj Pokharel, the convention representative from Gorkha, said that since many of his friends were in Chitwan, he was staying at a relative's house. 33 delegates from Gorkha are participating in the general convention. Sharada Parajuli is the founder of the party in Gorkha. She said that she was proud to be attending the party's biggest event as a general convention delegate for the first time. 'We worked hard to establish the party in the minds of the people, now we will move forward in a more systematic manner after holding the general convention,' said Sharada.

General convention delegate Narendra Khadka, who arrived from Doti, said that he was happy because it was an important moment in the party's life even though it was a summer program. Doti's group was planning to stay at a hotel in Narayangadh. Doti's own representative Sharada Shrestha said that she was excited that the general convention would give new energy to the party more than the heat of Chitwan.

While coordinating with the general convention delegates, she met Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Chitwan District Committee Secretary Tejendra Poudel at the guesthouse square. He said that the general convention delegates were arriving in droves. Although most of them live in Bharatpur area, some have gone to Sauraha. In Sauraha area too, convoys of vehicles of delegates from different districts for the general convention were seen on Saturday afternoon. ‘40 percent of them will probably stay in Sauraha, because after coming to Chitwan, many people want to go to Sauraha, a tourist area,’ said Secretary Poudel.

The general convention delegates have to stay in a hotel at their own expense. Rajan Gautam, coordinator of the accommodation and food subcommittee and central member of the party, said that the delegates were informed in advance about the details, services, facilities and prices of the hotel. Based on that, he said that the delegates booked the hotel themselves. He said that the party has made the necessary coordination. Food and refreshments will be arranged for the delegates at the closed session venue from Monday.

The Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) has sent invitations to the heads of various parties for the inaugural session of the party’s first general convention. RSP General Secretary Kabindra Burlakoti informed that he has invited parties in the House of Representatives and the National Assembly, former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai, Dr. CK Raut of the Janmat Party, and others.

He said that party president Gagan Thapa is likely to come from the Congress. Similarly, he informed that Pradeep Gyawali will come from the UML, Barshaman Pun from the NCP, and Chairman Rajendra Lingdel from the RPP will come. The closed session of the general convention will be held at the Industrial Exhibition Center in Bharatpur.

Chitwan Police has made public the details of parking lots and roads where vehicles are prohibited for Sunday, the day of the general convention's inauguration. Chitwan Police Spokesperson DSP Chandra Bhusan Yadav informed that parking lots have been decided at four places.

According to him, vehicles have been prohibited on the roads surrounding the general convention's inauguration site. The program site is from Chaubiskothi to the east on the East-West Highway and from Malpot Chowk on the Bharatpur Bypass Road to the west. Vehicles will be stopped at nine places on the inner road leading to the event venue.

Similarly, police have stated that four-wheelers and two-wheelers can be parked on the vacant land next to the central bus park in Bharatpur. Vehicles coming from the east will be parked there. Four-wheelers and two-wheelers will also be parked in the square next to the large roundabout on the bypass road. Similarly, small and large vehicles will be parked in the playground of Chitwan Secondary School.

DSP Chandra Bhusan Yadav said that a parking lot has been decided for two-wheelers in front of Bharatpur Hospital. Chitwan District Police Office Chief SP Rameshwor Poudel said that around 1,500 security personnel will be deployed for security and traffic management, including 165 traffic police. He said that traffic management will be done to facilitate the movement of citizens. Chitwan Police has made public the details of parking lots and roads where vehicles are prohibited for Sunday, the day of the inauguration of the general convention. Chitwan Police Spokesperson DSP Chandra Bhusan Yadav informed that parking lots have been decided at four places.

According to him, vehicles have been banned from plying on the roads surrounding the inauguration site of the general convention. The program site is located from Chaubiskothi to the east of the East-West Highway and from Malpot Chowk to the west of the Bharatpur Bypass Road. Vehicles will be stopped at nine places on the inner roads leading to the program site.

Similarly, the police have stated that four-wheelers and two-wheelers can be parked on the vacant land next to the Central Bus Park in Bharatpur. Vehicles coming from the east will be parked there. Four-wheelers and two-wheelers will also be parked in the square next to the large Chowk on the bypass road. Similarly, small and large vehicles will also be parked on the playground of Chitwan Secondary School.