The closeness in the timing of the special cadre members conference and the party’s biennial Central Executive Committee election on Jun 28 means that by the end of that day, there would be absolute clarity on the WP leadership, said political observers.

If Mr Pritam Singh does not step down as secretary-general of the Workers’ Party, there will be a secret vote by cadres to decide if he remains in the position.

The closeness in the timing of the special cadre members conference and the party’s biennial Central Executive Committee election on Jun 28 means that by the end of that day,…