KATHMANDU, OCTOBER 4

The 15th General Convention of the Nepali Congress (NC) began at Khulamanch in Kathmandu on Sunday under the slogan, “Respect for tradition and resolve for change: NC as a strong alternative for prosperous Nepal.”

NC President Gagan Kumar Thapa inaugurated the convention by watering a plant.

The inaugural ceremony was attended by leaders of various political parties, including Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane, CPN (Maoist Centre) Coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal, CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chair Rajendra Lingden and former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai.

Guest speakers are addressing the inaugural session. The closed-door session and other programmes are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday.

According to the Central Election Committee, elections for the party’s new leadership are scheduled for October 4 and 5.