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Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Thapa has said that the NC is not anyone's private party. 

"Didn't they have to seek clarification before taking action? The Central Committee is dissolved. This Special General Convention (SGC) is legitimate, for a majority of the general convention representatives have participated in it," he commented.

General Secretary Thapa made such a reaction to the action taken by the Central Committee meeting of the NC to them. 

Thapa and another General Secretary Sharma and Joint General Secretary Pharmulla Mansoor have been ousted by the NC Central Committee for five years for organizing SGC.

Thapa has called on the general convention representatives to stand for trust and discretion. 

Addressing the SGC after the Central Committee ousted them on Wednesday evening, Thapa argued the party's authenticity lies in the SGC based on constitution, law, and the party's statute. So, the party is not divided at all, he said..

"SGC is called at a crucial time. We must stand for truth," he said, accusing the party Central Committee of sending a letter of action against them to the Election Commission by indulging us in discussions while we were discussing the conclusion of the SGC. It was wrong. The NC's transformation campaign in line with youth aspiration can not be stopped, he underscored.

General Secretary Thapa further said he would accept the decision to be delivered in a legitimate manner, for he had a trust in the Election Commission, constitution, rule and law. 

He also urged the party leaders and cadres not to be perturbed. "The SGC is not the event that disgraces the participants but helps hold their heads high.  

Action does not count: General Secretary Sharma

Similarly, another General Secretary Sharma observed that the action taken by the NC Central Committee does not count when SGC is the rightful event of the party. 

He, however, said the dispute in the party would be resolved through the Election Commission, constitution and party's statute. 

Joint General Secretary Mansoor viewed the major mandate of SGC is the selection of a new leadership and preparation of a policy. "It is no longer time to run a party in diktat. Youths should be persuaded and led well. The rage of youths won't be stopped by any conspiracy," he added.

Earlier, the NC Central Committee took action against Thapa, Sharma and Mansoor, on the charge of violating party discipline.

Central member and Head of the Publicity Department, Min Bishwakarma, said that the Central Committee meeting of the party held today in Sanepa and chaired by Acting President of the party, Purna Bahadur Khadka, expelled them from party membership for five years on charges of engaging in activities against the party's statute and interests.

General Secretary Thapa and Sharma, along with Joint General Secretary Mansur, are accused of leading the special convention called by the NC's special convention supporters, as well as participating in the process of moving forward with the election to select new leadership of the party through the event. 

The Central Working Committee meeting of the Nepali Congress has decided to take disciplinary action against General Secretary duo Gagan Kumar Thapa and Bishwo Prakash Sharma for alleged acting against the party’s policy. 

Joint General Secretary Min Bishwakarma said that the decision was taken at the meeting held at the party office in Sanepa. 

Similarly, the meeting has also decided to take action against Joint General Secretary Farmullah Mansur.

With this the Congress has split.

Likewise, the meeting has urged the leaders and cadres to return to the party.

Joint General Secretary Bishwakarma said that action will be taken against them in accordance with the party's statute for violating party discipline.

A Central Working Committee (CWC) meeting of the Nepali Congress has begun in Sanepa, Lalitpur. 

The meeting, chaired by the party Acting President Purna Bahadur Khadka, is being attended by office-bearers and members of the Central Working Committee.

Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said that making the elections successful is the responsibility of everyone involved in the security agencies.

Addressing the provincial-level security seminar held today in Janakpurdham by the Federal Ministry of Home Affairs and the Madhesh Province Ministry of Home, Communication, and Law, he stated that the House of Representatives elections on March 5 will be conducted impartially.

He said, "All units of the security forces should seriously engage in their areas of responsibility to ensure a free and fair election."

Urging the political parties, civil society, and journalists to ensure a successful election, the Home Minister requested the concerned parties not to engage in activities that spread conflict in society.

He also warned that those who violate the prevailing laws will face action. His remarks were aimed at the misuse of social media.

Stating that the incumbent government was formed according to the wishes of Gen Z, the Home Minister clarified that it is the government's mandate to ensure good governance and conduct elections on the scheduled date.

He also instructed the security personnel to be deployed in the field with high morale and to fulfill the responsibilities entrusted by the nation.

The Home Minister said despite limited resources and means, security agencies including the Nepal Police and Armed Police Force are working to make the elections successful, as looted weapons are being recovered and efforts are being made to maintain peace and security.