Kathmandu – Nepali Congress leaders from Shekhar Koirala panel, along with several General Convention representatives, has launched a signature campaign demanding a special general convention within the party.

The representatives condemned the recent attack on party president Sher Bahadur Deuba during the Gen-Z protests and stressed that the party must admit past mistakes, seek forgiveness, and reform itself for the future. They argued that a special convention is the only way forward.

Although the authority to call a special convention lies with the central committee, representatives said the current leadership is unlikely to take that step, so they have begun preparations themselves.

They also urged members to responsibly participate in the process as per Article 17 (2) of the party statute, saying the convention is necessary to rescue the party from its present crisis and make it more effective and relevant in today’s context.