In the election build-up, RSP faces increased scrutiny
Summary
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) faces criticism for violating election rules regarding candidate replacements, primary election procedures, and campaign conduct ahead of upcoming elections.
Key Points
- RSP replaced 38 candidates in its closed PR list violating election rules, despite only two withdrawals.
- The party did not conduct primary elections for FPTP candidates but charged aspirants Rs25,000 each without refunding.
- RSP candidate Balendra Shah was asked by the Election Commission to clarify use of plainclothes police during his campaign.
- The party faced criticism for placing individuals close to leaders higher on the PR list and charging Rs50,000 for proportional representation primary participation.
