Parties Oppose Rastriya Swatantra Party's Proposal to Abolish Provincial Assemblies
Summary
Rastriya Swatantra Party proposes abolishing provincial assemblies as part of federal restructuring, facing opposition from Nepali Congress, CPN UML, and Nepali Communist Party.
Key Points
- Rastriya Swatantra Party proposed abolishing provincial assemblies as part of federal restructuring in its general convention.
- Nepali Congress, CPN UML, and Nepali Communist Party strongly oppose the proposal citing threats to the federal democratic republic and inclusive constitution.
- RSP leaders Rabi Lamichhane and Swarnim Wagle presented differing proposals regarding restructuring of provincial and national governance.
- Opposition warns that changes to provincial assemblies represent a regression and promise protests if constitutional provisions are altered.
