Kathmandu. The 15th general convention of the Nepali Congress is starting from today at Khula Manch in Kathmandu. Preparations for the opening ceremony of the five-day general convention have reached the final stage by decorating the Khula Manch. <\/p>\n
The general convention is scheduled to be inaugurated at 2 pm today. The general convention, which will start from October 18, will continue till October 6. Most of the delegates from home and abroad have come to Kathmandu for the general convention and some are going on. Spokesperson Devraj Chalise said that arrangements have been made for their accommodation at various hotels in the capital. <\/p>\n
According to the Congress, more than 7,500 delegates will participate in the general convention. After the inauguration, a closed session will be held on October 19 and 20, while the election process will proceed to elect a new leadership on October 21 and 22. The Nepali Congress has invited the top leaders of the major political parties to the ceremony. Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane, CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli, Chairman of the Communist Party of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’, Chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party Rajendra Lingden, Chairman of the Janata Samajbadi Party Upendra Yadav and Chairman of the Janamat Party Chandrakant Raut are expected to attend the program.<\/p>\n
The Congress has also invited foreign guests from India, China, America and other countries. Chantal Kambiba, executive coordinator of Socialist International, has already arrived in Nepal. Representatives of other parties have also received messages of good wishes, the Congress said. <\/p>\n
Three halls have been prepared for the general convention along with the main stage for the general convention. According to Tilak Ranabhat, coordinator of the food management committee, arrangements have been made at Bhrikutimandap for the media center, health desk for health services and food for the representatives. <\/p>\n
The Congress will also elect a new leadership through the general convention.<\/p>\n
Party president Gagan Kumar Thapa is scheduled to present political and policy documents while the Vice-President, General Secretary and Treasurer will also present their reports. <\/p>\n
The candidacy nomination program has been scheduled for October 19. After that, the NC is scheduled to elect a new leadership through elections on October 21 and 22. Preparations are being made to hold the voting at the Khula Manch, National Hall and Pragya Pratishthan, according to Raju Katuwal, member secretary of the election committee. <\/p>\n
The slogan of this year’<\/p>\n
s general convention is ‘Respecting tradition and determination for change: Alternative to a strong Congress for a prosperous Nepal’. <\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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