Eight Key Reasons Congress Rejected Gagan Kumar Thapa’s Resignation
News Summary
- The Nepali Congress central working committee meeting rejected the resignation submitted by party president Gagan Kumar Thapa, who took moral responsibility for the election defeat.
- The meeting cited structural issues and the national situation as major reasons while rejecting the resignation, emphasizing the need for Thapa’s leadership.
- The party expressed concerns that accepting the resignation could lead to instability and decreased morale, stressing the importance of continuing reform efforts and focusing on the upcoming general convention.
March 22, Kathmandu – The central working committee of the Nepali Congress has rejected the resignation tendered by party president Gagan Kumar Thapa, who took moral responsibility for the party’s election defeat.
The meeting held on Friday and Sunday at the party’s central office in Sanepa adopted the proposal to reject Gagan’s resignation. The proposal was presented at the meeting by Vice President Bishwaprakash Sharma.
Spokesperson Devaraj Chalise confirmed that the resignation proposal was rejected.
In the statement issued by spokesperson Chalise, the party outlined eight key reasons for rejecting the resignation.
Considering these reasons, the meeting decided to reject the resignation:
– The primary causes of the election loss lie in structural problems and circumstances beyond control.
– Amid the current complex national situation, the leadership of President Thapa is deemed essential.
– Accepting the resignation could lead to unnecessary instability, uncertainty, and demoralization among party workers.
– Since resignation is a moral and voluntary matter, respecting it by rejecting is considered appropriate.
– The decision is grounded on principles of collective responsibility and the need for leadership stability.
– Continuity of the reform program (Congress 2.0) initiated after the special general convention is necessary.
– There is a need to focus the party’s efforts on the upcoming 15th general convention.
– The unanimous decision was made by the full meeting of the central working committee.