RSP leaders in hectic parleys over Cabinet posts
Summary
The Rastriya Swatantra Party is finalizing its Cabinet and key parliamentary positions ahead of government formation scheduled for March 27, with Balendra Shah as the prime minister candidate.
Key Points
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party is preparing to form the government on March 27 after winning the March 5 elections.
- Balendra Shah is nominated as the party's candidate for prime minister and expected to be elected parliamentary party leader.
- There are ongoing negotiations within the party over Cabinet posts, including a disagreement between Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah over the home ministry candidate.
- Sobita Gautam and Sulav Kharel are among those discussed as possible candidates for Speaker of Parliament, while key Cabinet portfolios are still being finalized.
