Supreme Court Hears Claim by Bishwprakash Sharma that Special General Convention is Legitimate

The Supreme Court has concluded hearings in the writ petition concerning the official status of the Nepali Congress. Deputy Chairman of the Nepali Congress, Bishwprakash Sharma, asserted that the special general convention is legitimate and holds the authority to select leadership. He urged the court to accept the Election Commission’s decision and dismiss the writ petition, emphasizing the need to pave the way for the progress of the Congress. Kathmandu, 18 April.

The discussion surrounding the writ petition on the legitimacy dispute within the Nepali Congress was held before a bench comprising Supreme Court Justices Sharanga Subedi and Nripdhwaj Niraula. On Friday, both the petitioners’ and respondents’ lawyers presented their arguments. Representing the opposition, Deputy Chairman Bishwprakash Sharma affirmed the validity of the special general convention during his final statement. He stated, “According to Article 17(2) of the Congress statute, when a special general convention is called with reasons submitted in writing to the central committee, the matters include leadership change and leadership selection. Therefore, the special general convention has full authority to select leadership.”

Addressing the bench, Bishwprakash Sharma requested, “May the writ petition be dismissed, Sir. We will advance respectfully alongside all senior leaders.” He presented several arguments supporting the necessity and legality of the special general convention. He emphasized, “There is no ambiguity on whether the special general convention can or cannot select leadership. As per Article 17(2) of the Congress statute, when reasons are clarified and written requests are made to the central committee, leadership change and selection are included within those reasons.”