According to a statement released by the NC, the Nepali Congress has extended the tenures of its Central Working Committee, and district and local-level committees by one year. The party decided to begin preparations for the general convention. A proposal was tabled by party President and Prime Minister Sushil Koirala at the CWC meeting. “The decision to extend the term is illegal and against the spirit of the party charter. Leaders also criticised the contempt of court bill and the role of Law Minister Narahari Acharya in pressing for its passage. Video: Prime Minister Koirala on the phone with CPN-Maoist Chairman Mohan Baidya.
