KATHMANDU: Devraj Chalise, who had filed his candidacy for the post of vice-president of the Nepali Congress (NC) for the upcoming 15th general convention, has withdrawn his candidacy.

Chalise withdrew his candidacy today, according to Raju Katuwal, member-secretary of the party’s election committee. Earlier on Tuesday, he filed his candidacy for the post of vice-president. Chalise is also the spokesperson of the Nepali Congress.

Voting is taking place on Thursday to elect a new leadership of the Nepali Congress (NC) for its 15th general convention.