Kathmandu, March 2
The Nepali Congress will elect its parliamentary party leader on Monday.
According to the party, Nepali Congress lawmakers who wish to contest the election will have to deposit Rs 41,000 at the PP’s office.
The election process will begin on Sunday evening, says the Chinkaji Shrestha-led committee assigned to carry out the task. Candidates have been informed to file their nominations between 6-7 pm. The party will then publish the initial list of candidates at 8 pm the same day. Any candidate who wants to withdraw can do so by 8.15 am on Monday.
The final list of candidates will be published at 8.30 am and voting will take place betwee 10 am to 1 pm at the PP’s office in Singha Durbar.
Former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba is likely to file his candidacy for the post. Prakash Man Singh is expected to challenge him.
