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Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party to formally adopt republican system

From Kathmandu Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party will formally endorse a fully democratic republican system and commitment to the rule of law at its upcoming general convention.
  • The party's statute amendment report proposes defining its political philosophy as advanced democracy, good governance, and constitutional socialism with social justice.
  • This marks the first explicit declaration of the party's stance on Nepal's system of governance, as previous statutes referred to a democratic state but not specifically a republic.

Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is set to officially adopt a fully democratic republican system and a commitment to the rule of law during its first general convention in Chitwan from June 21 to 23. This move, detailed in a statute amendment report, signifies the party's first explicit declaration of its governance philosophy.

The amendment, led by joint general secretary Bipin Acharya, proposes a new section on the party's "Ideological Foundation and Guiding Principles." It defines the party's stance as a "fully democratic republican system of governance based on pluralism, with full guarantees of individual freedom and fundamental rights, and accountable good governance founded on the rule of law." The RSP also commits to "constitutional socialism," advocating for a liberal economy and a competitive social market system that prioritizes social justice and equitable development, to be achieved through peaceful means.

The party’s political and ideological vision is advanced democracy and good governance. We are working on the foundational pillars for running the party, how to move forward, and what matters are important for the party.

— Bipin AcharyaJoint general secretary and lawmaker Bipin Acharya explained the party's efforts to clarify its ideological direction.

Acharya stated that the amendment aims to clarify the party's ideological and theoretical direction, focusing on advanced democracy and good governance. The proposed statute will outline the foundational pillars for party operations, future direction, and core values. On cultural matters, the RSP plans to promote "Sanatan civilisation and cultural coexistence," emphasizing mutual respect based on Nepal's history and diverse religious and cultural landscape.

This will be the fourth amendment to the RSP's statute. Earlier versions mentioned a democratic state but omitted the term "republic." The proposed changes solidify the party's ideological framework, moving beyond previous definitions that focused on the rule of law, a liberal economy with social justice, equality, and inclusive representation.

We will clearly define in the statute the ideological basis of the party and what guides it.

— Bipin AcharyaAcharya elaborated on the statute amendment's goal to solidify the party's guiding principles.
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Originally published by Kathmandu Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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