Rastriya Swatantra Party Lacks Alternative Politics, Analyst Claims
Summary
Analyst Dambar Khatiwada critiques the Rastriya Swatantra Party for lacking true alternative politics, weak intra-party democracy, and full support of government actions despite controversies.
Key Points
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party is considered a new party but does not offer a genuine alternative politics or ideological novelty.
- The party's recent convention showed weak intra-party democracy, with low voter turnout and high nomination fees limiting candidacies.
- The party supports the current government fully, including controversial decisions like price hikes and disputed border statements.
- There are concerns about the party becoming a cult rather than a critical democratic force, similar to issues seen with previous Nepali political parties.
