report in Nepalnews.com, Aug 18, 2023
Former Vice President of Nepali Congress, Bimalendra Nidhi, has announced that the next general election would be held by the government led by Sher Bahadur Deuba in 2084BS.
Also the former Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister, leader Nidhi reminded that there was a political agreement during the formation of the present government to hold the 2084BS general election under the leadership of Deuba-led government. Deuba is now the President of Nepali Congress.
He however said the present parliament will continue for a full five years. “Running parliament for five years is stability at present,” he said, asserting that the country would get three prime ministers by the coming general election, but parliament will not be dissolved. According to him, change in leadership is not instability, but dissolution of parliament is.
Moreover, leader Nidhi claimed Nepali Congress will emerge first in the coming election. He urged all leaders and cadres to strengthen organization and engage in pro-people works.
He has arrived here to extend condolences on the 13th day of the passing away of Somnath Dhungana, father of Bhim Prasad Dhungana, Mayor of Nilkantha Municipality in Dhading. Bhim Prasad is also the Chairperson of Nepal Municipality Association.
Nepali Congress President Deuba also attended the condolence gathering organized by NC Dhading. On the occasion, President Deuba had reminded that NC needs to regard the late Dhungana because he is an inspiring figure committed to democracy. https://nepalnews.com/s/politics/deuba-led-govt-to-hold-next-general-election-nc-leader-nidhi
