RSP delegates push for expanded quotas for women and marginalised groups in leadership structure

Summary

Rastriya Swatantra Party delegates advocate for expanded quotas for women and marginalised groups in leadership positions to ensure proportional and meaningful inclusion beyond constitutional minimums.

Key Points
  • RSP delegates are pushing for representation of women and marginalised communities beyond the constitutional minimum of 33 percent in leadership roles.
  • Calls for proportional representation include Madheshi, Indigenous, and Dalit groups within the party's leadership structure.
  • Party leaders, including Chair Rabi Lamichhane and Minister Sobita Gautam, reaffirm commitment to constitutional principles of inclusion and democracy.
  • The party plans to revise its statute to include provisions for nominated seats to ensure inclusivity in its expanded 19-member office-bearer structure.
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