RSP’s first General Convention to shape its identity and future direction
Summary
The Rastriya Swatantra Party is holding its first general convention in Chitwan from June 21 to 23, 2026, to shape its identity, policies, and organizational structure after winning a two-thirds parliamentary majority.
Key Points
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is holding its first general convention in Chitwan from June 21 to 23, 2026, to establish its ideological stance and organizational structure.
- The party has faced criticism for ambiguity on federalism, republicanism, and secularism, and the convention aims to clarify these positions and amend the party constitution.
- The RSP plans to expand its central committee and formalize inclusiveness through constitutional amendments, including adopting the term ‘republic’ in its ideology.
- Financial and logistical arrangements include Rs 40 million in expenses, electronic voting, and participation from over 170 delegates from more than 38 countries.
