Kathmandu: Nepali Congress leader Gagan Kumar Thapa has said he is ready to move forward flexibly to resolve internal disputes within the party and strengthen unity among leaders.

Speaking at a program organized by the Democratic Thought Society Nepal, Thapa stated that leaders elected during the party’s 14th General Convention but currently without responsibilities should be brought into the party’s central structure with dignity and respect.
“Many leaders elected from the 14th General Convention are now outside the central committee,” Thapa said. “I want to include them within the party by giving them appropriate responsibilities and working together.”

He stressed that opportunities within the party should be distributed equally without dividing leaders into supporters and opponents of the proposed special general convention.

Thapa also said he is prepared to ensure representation of all groups in important party structures, including the election committee, membership committee and disciplinary committee. He claimed there would be no discrimination in assigning responsibilities and opportunities inside the party.

At the same time, Thapa expressed dissatisfaction over protests and disagreements surrounding the party’s membership renewal campaign. He alleged that while party workers across the country are encouraging members to renew their membership through phones, messenger services, computers and ward offices, some leaders are campaigning against the renewal process.

“While efforts are being made to continue Congress membership, some are running campaigns telling people not to renew,” he said. “What is the purpose behind this?”

Thapa urged all party leaders and cadres to cooperate in the membership renewal drive and play a responsible role in maintaining party unity.

He also emphasized the need for the Nepali Congress to work collectively to reconnect with millions of supporters and well-wishers the party has lost over the years.