Rastriya Swatantra Party Lamjung District Convention Election Dispute

Summary

Three candidates for chairman in Rastriya Swatantra Party's Lamjung district convention allege election rigging and demand re-election according to the party statute.

Key Points
  • Three chairman candidates of Rastriya Swatantra Party Lamjung filed complaints alleging rigging in the district convention election.
  • The complaint claims the declared winner, Ashok Sapkota, did not secure the mandatory majority of over 50% votes.
  • The district election committee prematurely declared Sapkota winner and swore him in without other candidates' consent.
  • Candidates demand nullification of Sapkota's victory and a re-election following party statutes.
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