Old guards dominate Congress office-bearer race

The race for office-bearer positions within the Congress party is currently being dominated by established political figures, known as the old guard. A total of 25 office-bearer positions are being contested in this election.

At the center of the race is Thapa, who is facing two challengers in his bid for the party presidency. This electoral contest serves as a significant test of his ongoing efforts to unify internal factions that have been divided over the issue of a special convention.