Is RSP leadership hesitant to confirm Shah as PM?
Summary
The Rastriya Swatantra Party is poised to secure a strong parliamentary majority, but hesitation from some leaders regarding Balen Shah as prime minister raises questions about the party's commitment to their agreement.
Key Points
- Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is set to win close to a two-thirds majority in the parliamentary elections.
- A seven-point agreement names Balendra (Balen) Shah as the party's prime ministerial candidate.
- Some RSP leaders, including chair Rabi Lamichhane and vice-chair DP Aryal, have made non-committal statements about confirming Balen as prime minister.
- Lower-level leaders and negotiators assert the party will honor the agreement to make Balen prime minister.
- The Constitution requires the leader of the parliamentary party to be selected through a vote among candidates, but RSP leaders believe this will not hinder Balen's appointment.
