NC general convention: Top leaders of different parties attend inauguration

Kathmandu: The 15th General Convention of the Nepali Congress has kicked off in the federal capital, Kathmandu.

The General Convention began at Khulamanch with the slogan of ‘respect of tradition and resolve for change: NC as a strong alternative for prosperous Nepal’. The inaugural event is attended by various party leaders.

NC president Gagan Kumar Thapa inaugurated the General Convention by watering a plant in a vase. The inauguration is attended by president of the RSP, Rabi Lamichhane; coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal; general secretary of the CPN UML, Shankar Pokharel; chair of RPP, Rajendra Lingden; and former prime minister Dr Baburam Bhattarai, among others. The guest speakers are currently addressing the inauguration.

The closed session and other programmes are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday. The election for the new leadership is scheduled for October 4 and 5, according to central election committee.

RSS