Nepali Congress Central Executive Committee Meeting Begins Two Hours Late

File photo Summary News Editorial Reviewed. The Central Executive Committee meeting of the Nepali Congress began two hours late in Kathmandu on 13 Baisakh. President Gagan Thapa announced plans to propose a parliamentary party leader by mutual agreement. Following the executive committee meeting, President Thapa has scheduled discussions with parliament members at the party office regarding the selection of the party leader. 13 Baisakh, Kathmandu: The Central Executive Committee meeting of the Nepali Congress has commenced. Though called for 11 AM, the meeting started two hours behind schedule. During the meeting, President Gagan Thapa outlined plans to propose the parliamentary party leader by consensus. After the executive meeting, Thapa will meet with parliamentarians at the party office later today to discuss leader selection. According to a party leader, formal procedures to elect the parliamentary party leader will proceed as per Article 5 of the parliamentary party statute based on the president’s proposal. The election process was postponed on Friday with the intention to select the leader through mutual agreement.