Wimlendra Nidhi: Special General Convention Declared Illegal, Legitimacy of Congress Contested

March 31, Kathmandu – Former Deputy Chairman of the Nepali Congress, Wimlendra Nidhi, has declared the recently held special general convention illegal and stated that they will not recognize it. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday after discussions with supporters of Purna Bahadur Khadka and Dr. Shekhar Koirala, Nidhi asserted that only their faction represents the legitimate Congress and that they have filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Election Commission’s decision.

He further claimed that under Khadka’s leadership as ‘Acting Chairman,’ consecutive Central Committee meetings were held over the past two days. “The Supreme Court hearing is scheduled for the 22nd. Although the Election Commission has recognized the special general convention supporters, we consider it illegal, unconstitutional, and politically inappropriate, which is why we have approached the Supreme Court,” Nidhi said. “We have neither recognized nor participated in the special general convention.” The meeting also covered preparations related to the ongoing case, he added.

“Legal advisors and advocates are ready for the hearings, and we are currently deliberating on the matter,” he noted. Nidhi reiterated that only their faction is the legitimate Nepali Congress. “We are the real Congress; wherever we are, that is the true Congress. This is the conclusion we have reached,” he clarified.

According to Nidhi, the session also involved discussions regarding election-related issues. “The circumstances under which the election was conducted produced unpredictable results. The election occurred unexpectedly in 2025 B.S., although it was scheduled for 2027 B.S. We participated to uphold the constitution and undertook a thorough review,” he explained. The discussion extended to current national political matters as well.

“In this regard, the Nepali Congress majority discussed advancing the democratic system with greater strength than before,” Nidhi stated. “Broad unity is necessary for this, and we will make it our mission. We plan to continue dialogue with partners nationwide.” He urged that supporters of the special general convention should also be ready to support party unity.