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Lamichhane poised to retain RSP chairmanship at party's first convention

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is preparing for its first general convention, where Chairman Rabi Lamichhane is expected to retain his leadership position.
  • The RSP, which entered the House of Representatives after its formation and now leads the government, aims to maintain a balance between party leadership and Prime Minister Balendra Shah's role.
  • The party is currently conducting local conventions nationwide, with central leaders overseeing the process, and has established a timeline for delegate submissions and report finalization.

Four years after its formation, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is gearing up for its first general convention in Chitwan from June 21 to 23. Party leaders indicate that Chairman Rabi Lamichhane's position is secure, with his leadership expected to continue unchallenged.

The RSP has experienced a rapid ascent, securing a presence in the House of Representatives within six months of its establishment and now playing a leading role in the current government. "There is no indication of any change in the core leadership of the party. Rabi Lamichhane will remain the chairman. The government is currently being led by our senior leader and parliamentary party leader, Prime Minister Balendra Shah. The party will move forward by maintaining this vital balance," said Kabindra Burlakoti, the RSP’s general secretary.

There is no indication of any change in the core leadership of the party. Rabi Lamichhane will remain the chairman. The government is currently being led by our senior leader and parliamentary party leader, Prime Minister Balendra Shah. The party will move forward by maintaining this vital balance.

· Kabindra BurlakotiThe RSP's general secretary on the continuity of leadership and the balance between party and government roles.

This sentiment is echoed by Ganesh Parajuli, the deputy leader of the RSP parliamentary party, who stated that the party is unified under Lamichhane's guidance. "The RSP is not looking for a new leader, and the Nepali public is not seeking an alternative to our chairman either," Parajuli said. Prime Minister Shah has reportedly confided to aides that Lamichhane must continue to lead the party and is expected to attend the convention to participate in the leadership declaration.

The party is currently in the process of conducting its ward and municipal-level conventions across the country, with central leaders overseeing these local proceedings. A comprehensive timeline has been issued by the central election body, requiring district and provincial election committees to be formed by May 29, with local committees submitting delegate lists by June 8. Provincial committees are expected to submit details of their newly elected officials by June 19, ensuring a structured progression towards the central convention.

The RSP is not looking for a new leader, and the Nepali public is not seeking an alternative to our chairman either. The historic national convention will conclude all statutory responsibilities through a democratic process.

· Ganesh ParajuliThe deputy leader of the RSP parliamentary party affirming Lamichhane's leadership and the convention's democratic process.
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Originally published by Kathmandu Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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