Nepali Congress leader Shekhar Koirala has said that internal disputes within the party will be resolved through dialogue.

Speaking to journalists on Saturday before heading to Sanepa, Koirala said the party would reunite by addressing differences through discussion. “It will be resolved. It has to be resolved. We must engage in dialogue. Through dialogue, the disputes in the Nepali Congress will be settled,” he said, adding that conflicts occur everywhere but are ultimately resolved through understanding.

On Friday, the Election Commission granted official recognition to the working committee led by party president Gagan Thapa, who was elected through the party’s special general convention.

Earlier, before the Election Commission announced its decision, the Deuba faction had held a press conference in Sanepa, warning of a nationwide protest if the decision did not go in its favor.

Meanwhile, a meeting of the dissolved central committee is being held to review the Election Commission’s decision and decide future strategy.