Speculation Rises Over National Independent Party's Pact to Make Balen Shah Prime Minister Amid Election Success
Summary
The Rastriya Swatantra Party is nearing a two-thirds majority in the Nepalese House of Representatives, amid speculation on whether its senior leader Balen Shah will become Prime Minister as per a prior agreement.
Key Points
- Rastriya Swatantra Party is close to securing a near two-thirds majority in the House of Representatives election.
- A seven-point agreement exists between RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane and Balen Shah, designating Balen as parliamentary party leader and future Prime Minister candidate.
- Vice Chairman Dol Prasad Aryal and Chairman Rabi Lamichhane gave evasive responses about the agreement's implementation, raising skepticism.
- Newly elected MP Yagyamani Neupane and party officials assert the agreement will be honored, emphasizing political morality and adherence to party statute.
