RSP outlines liberal welfare-state model, social market economy at first convention
Summary
The Rastriya Swatantra Party has outlined a liberal welfare-state model and social market economy at its first convention, endorsing social democracy and proposing major federal reforms.
Key Points
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party adopted a core policy of building a welfare state with a liberal economy.
- Party chair Rabi Lamichhane stated the party embraces social democracy and rejects fixed ideological polarisation.
- The party supports combining a competitive social market economy with accountable, rule-based governance.
- The RSP proposes structural reforms including abolition of provinces and non-partisan local governments.
