Deuba faction prepares parallel provincial conventions ahead of Kathmandu gathering

The faction plans to complete the provincial conventions by December 4 before holding a parallel national convention in Kathmandu from December 7 to 9. The provincial conventions, originally scheduled to take place simultaneously in all seven provinces on November 20, will now be staggered.

As November 20 coincides with the Haribodhini Ekadashi festival, the conventions will begin on November 21. According to Ekraj Pokhrel, coordinator of the faction's election committee, the Gandaki provincial convention is scheduled for November 21-22, Lumbini for November 23-24, Bagmati for November 26-27, Sudurpaschim and Karnali for December 1-2, and Koshi for December 3-4.

“The dates could shift by a day or two at the last minute, but we are working to complete all provincial conventions by December 4 so that delegates can then travel to Kathmandu,” Pokhrel said. “The remaining constituency-level conventions will also be completed within a few days.” So far, conventions have been held in 134 constituencies for the House of Representatives, he said.