Kathmandu – The first general convention of Nepal Samajwadi Party (Naya Shakti) led by Dr. Baburam Bhattarai is beginning today at Nepal Pragya Pratishthan.

All preparations for the general convention to be held from Magh 27 to 29 have been completed and around 1,500 delegates from across the country will participate in the general convention,Coordinator of the general convention management committee Hisila Yami informed.

She said Nepal Samajwadi Party (Naya Shakti) will strengthen internal democracy within the political party and prioritize party consolidation, good political practice, and building an organization with an inclusive character in line with the spirit of the constitution. At the same time, a 99-member central committee including 11 office bearers will be elected through the general convention, Naya Shakti has stated that there is a possibility of collaboration with the country’s progressive, alternative and transformative political forces.

Coordinator Yami said that the general convention will prioritize strengthening the internal democracy within the political party, strengthening the party, practicing good political practices, and building an organization with an inclusive character in line with the spirit of the constitution.