RSP to expand central committee, introduce senior leader post in statute

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has initiated significant structural changes, deciding to expand its central committee to 158 members and formally introduce a senior leader position within its statute. This move, decided during a secretariat meeting chaired by RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane, includes making provincial committee chairs ex officio members of the central committee.

The party also plans to increase the number of office-bearers, creating a more inclusive structure with positions like senior leader, vice-chairs, general secretaries, and treasurers, with a focus on gender representation. While a draft statute amendment committee had not initially included the senior leader post, the secretariat agreed to incorporate it, a role currently held by Prime Minister Balendra Shah but not yet formally defined in the statute. These changes are expected to be formalized at the party's upcoming general convention.

Further expansions are planned for the secretariat, which will grow to 33 members post-convention. The central committee will also be augmented by 51 members nominated by the chair. According to a secretariat member, these adjustments are intended to accommodate pre-election agreements, party mergers, and the integration of independent figures joining the RSP.

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The changes were made to accommodate pre-election understandings, party unifications and the inclusion of independent figures joining the party.