Dr Koirala greeted with 15-kg garland in Dhangadhi
The garland was presented by leaders from Dadeldhura, including Yuvraj Pandey, representing the Dadeldhura Congress.
KATHMANDU: Senior Nepali Congress leader Dr. Shekhar Koirala, who is currently on a visit to the Far Western region, was welcomed in Dhangadhi with a 15-kilogram garland.
The garland was presented as a gesture of best wishes for his candidacy for the party president position in the upcoming 15th General Convention.
Dr. Koirala received a grand welcome at the Dhangadhi airport, complete with music and fanfare.
The garland was presented by leaders from Dadeldhura, including Yuvraj Pandey, representing the Dadeldhura Congress.
Party members also chanted slogans in support of Dr. Koirala’s candidacy, wishing him success in the 15th General Convention.
At the Dhangadhi airport, party workers gathered and raised slogans such as “Future President Shekhar Koirala Zindabad,” and “What does Far West say? We want Shekhar Koirala in the 15th General Convention!” The atmosphere was festive, with traditional Tharu cultural attire and dance performances. The traditional Hudkeli dance of the Far Western region was also showcased as part of the welcome ceremony.
The grand reception of Dr. Koirala, in the home province of party president Sher Bahadur Deuba, has created a new wave of energy within the party.
According to local party members, the number of people attending Dr. Koirala’s welcome was higher than when President Deuba visited.
Many leaders and workers in Far Western Nepal are reportedly disillusioned with Chair Deuba’s leadership and are expressing a desire for new leadership within the party.
Mahesh Bahadur Malla, a member of the Nepali Congress Baitadi District Committee, stated that the local leaders and workers are happy with the reception, as it reflects the growing call for a new leadership in the party.
Dr. Koirala is scheduled to meet with party workers from nine districts of the region in Dhangadhi later in the day.
