Kathmandu, November 9
Nepali Congress Senior Vice-President Bishwa Prakash Sharma has urged party members not to question the party’s general convention based on rumours circulating on social media, dismissing allegations of financial manipulation as baseless.
Speaking at a programme organised by the Nepali Congress Kavrepalanchok district committee on Monday, Sharma said it was wrong to conclude that millions of rupees had changed hands simply on the basis of claims made by intermediaries.
He rejected allegations that he and Gagan Thapa had paid millions of rupees to bring about a change in the party’s leadership. He asked critics to compare the political and financial standing of leaders who have repeatedly held positions of power with that of those facing the allegations.
“It is time to move the Nepali Congress forward with new thinking, energy and direction in line with national needs and changing circumstances,” Sharma said. “We must prioritise facts, evidence and reason over unverified allegations and rumours. We must now move ahead with study, hard work, unity and plans for the prosperity of the party and the country.”
Sharma said statements made by a person arrested in connection with a criminal case should not automatically be treated as evidence simply because they name someone. He cautioned party members against believing unverified claims circulating on social media.
He also maintained that all processes, from the party’s special general convention to its 15th general convention, had been completed in accordance with the party’s rules, statute and established procedures. Emphasising that the decisions of convention representatives were final, he urged members not to create unnecessary confusion over the process.
Bishwa Prakash Sharma urged the Kavrepalanchok district committee to focus on expanding and strengthening the party’s organisation. He said experienced leaders and younger members should work together to take the party to villages, neighbourhoods and people’s doorsteps.
He added that the party could rebuild public trust only by instilling hope and confidence among its members.
