Rastriya Swatantra Party Holds First National Convention in Chitwan

Summary

The Rastriya Swatantra Party is holding its first national convention in Chitwan, led by Chairman Rabi Lamichhane and Prime Minister Balendra Shah, highlighting the party's rapid rise and ongoing legal challenges faced by its leadership.

Key Points
  • The Rastriya Swatantra Party is holding its first national convention in Chitwan with around 4,000 representatives attending.
  • Chairman Rabi Lamichhane and Prime Minister Balendra Shah will jointly inaugurate the convention.
  • The party has rapidly risen to prominence, winning a near two-thirds majority in recent elections and forming the government.
  • Rabi Lamichhane faces multiple legal challenges including cooperative fraud and organized crime cases, but recent court orders have provided him relief.
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