Several PM Shah camp leaders forgo race, likely to enter through nomination
Summary
Sixteen members aligned with Prime Minister Balendra Shah's faction in the Rastriya Swatantra Party have opted out of the central committee election, likely entering party leadership through nomination under a unity arrangement.
Key Points
- Sixteen leaders from Prime Minister Balendra Shah's faction in RSP are foregoing the central committee election to enter through nomination.
- The group is part of 26 individuals who joined RSP after an understanding between RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane and Shah.
- The central committee expands to 136 members, with 99 elected and remaining nominated by the party president.
- Voting for the central committee posts is underway with electronic machines, expected to conclude within six hours.
