Party president should be parliamentary party leader, argues Khand

KATHMANDU, Feb 25: Nepali Congress leader Bal Krishna Khand has backed Party President Sher Bahadur Deuba for the position of parliamentary party leader arguing that electing the same person for two different positions would help maintain power balance within the party.

“The party should elect President Deuba as the parliamentary party leader so as to maintain power balance within the party,” said the former minister while talking to Rishi Dhamala at a radio program Nepali Bahas.

“We should go for one man two posts system to balance power. Those who are against Deuba will not become successful,” he added.

NC President Deuba does not want to give up the position of parliamentary party leader given his strong command in the 63-member party.

On the contrary, Prakashman Singh, who belongs to Ramchandra Poudel-led faction, has laid claim for the position and is preparing to vie against Deuba.

Likewise, Shashank Koirala believes that Deuba should forward his name on the basis of consensus.

Nepali Congress Central Working Committee meeting is underway, which is expected to endorse the NC parliamentary party statute 2074.

The endorsement of the statute will also see the beginning of the process to elect the parliamentary party leader. The CWC is also expected to announce the date of PP leader election.

The party has to select the parliamentary party leader before first meeting of the House of Representatives and National Assembly scheduled for March 5.