Kathmandu, Oct. 3 -- The Nepali Congress is set to further increase the number of office-bearers to 21 at its 15th General Convention in a bid to make the party's top leadership more inclusive, including by accommodating Gen Z and women representatives.

The number of office-bearers is set to increase from the existing 17. The party, which had 14 office-bearers until its special general convention in January, added three joint general secretaries by amending the statute during the special convention held in January.

"A large number of people under 35 have entered the party this time. There is pressure to bring them into office-bearing positions as well. At the same time, there is pressure to elevate women, and there is growing demand for...