TULSIPUR: General Secretary of the Nepali Congress, Gagan Thapa, has said the NC will have its general convention before the next general election.

Addressing the first convention of the Nepal Tharu Association at Tulsipur on Sunday, General Secretary Thapa viewed the party holds the general convention on time as per statute. “The constitution, law and party statute mandates the party general convention before the next general election, 2084. Anyone advocating for the general convention after 2084BS was against law and party statute,” he made it clear.

According to him, the next election would be fought on its own- without forging electoral alliance with any political party. He underlined the need of amending party statute to give authority to the concerned district chapter of the party to finalize the election candidate in the respective constituencies.

“It is not true that a party becomes strong when its leader is strong. Party becomes robust only when the cadres are strong,” he reminded, reiterating that Dang district- not Kathmandu- should be able to pick the electoral candidate.

On a different note, the General Secretary observed the constitutional monarchy can not be revived at all. It must be clear to all that present republic system should be enforced effectively to fulfill people’s aspiration. Some problems on election could be corrected with amendment in constitution, he suggested.

In his opinion, disenchantment in youth could be addressed with pro-public activities. Those wielding power needs to correct their behaviour to create atmosphere favourable to youths, Thapa underscored.