Kathmandu, October 7
Kishor Singh Rathore has withdrawn his candidacy for president of the Nepali Congress. Having filed for the post on Tuesday, he announced the withdrawal today at a press conference at the National Assembly building.
Gagan Kumar Thapa and Shyam Krishna Khadka had also filed candidacies for president at the ongoing 15th General Convention.
After withdrawing, Rathore said he would remain active in moving the Congress forward in a united manner. He said he withdrew his candidacy at the request of President Thapa.
