Would the absence of Girijababu eventually lead the party towards collective leadership?
Well, we have to discuss collective leadership in the party. However, there will be only one party president. Whoever wants to take up the leadership has to show capability. The likes of Ram Chandra Poudel, Sher Bahadur Deuba and Sushil Koriala have to show their leadership quality and unite the party. I have not thought about leading the party yet, but I will continue with my politics. My immediate goal is to strengthen the party. Moreover, my full support would be there for this cause. How do you see the attendance of high profile Indian ministers at Girijababu’s funeral? Is that testimony of Indian honour to Girija babu? We have longstanding relationship with Pranab Mukherjee and other Indian leaders. There might have been ups and down in the relationship but it never soured. The fact that Indian leaders came to Kathmandu to pay tribute to him shows the regard India has for Girijababu. Girijababu was instrumental in setting up the High Level Political Mechanism (HLPM). Do you see it
