Rastriya Swatantra Party MPs Vie for Provincial Chairman Posts Amidst Internal Discontent
Summary
Members of Parliament from Rastriya Swatantra Party are contesting provincial chairman posts against party directives, causing internal discontent and election delays in several provinces.
Key Points
- Rastriya Swatantra Party MPs are lobbying for provincial chairman posts despite a party circular against such candidacies.
- The party's circular prohibits federal MPs from running for positions below the central level, but it is not binding, seen more as an ethical guideline.
- Elections in Bagmati, Koshi, and Madhesh Provinces have been postponed or disrupted due to internal conflicts and multiple candidacies from prominent MPs.
- Provincial conventions in other provinces such as Gandaki, Lumbini, Karnali, and Sudurpashchim are upcoming amid ongoing competition and factionalism.
