Nepal, Sept. 30 -- Nepali Congress leader Dr Shashank Koirala has expressed confidence that the crisis within the party can be resolved through dialogue.

Speaking to Nagarik Frontline, Koirala said a solution could be found if the two rival factions sat down for talks.

"I am confident. I can bring both sides together. "I am in constant discussion with Sher Bahadurji, and I am also talking with Gaganji," he said. "Dialogue is the only remaining option to unite the party. We need to open the door for talks and discuss the issues with an open mind."

Koirala, who is also coordinator of the General Convention Organising Committee formed by the dissident faction, said Gagan Thapa is the party's future leader. However, he advised Thapa to sh...