Rastriya Swatantra Party Concludes First General Convention Amidst Questions on Election Fairness
Summary
The Rastriya Swatantra Party held its first general convention in Chitwan, electing new leadership amid concerns about election fairness and factionalism within the party.
Key Points
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party held its first general convention in Chitwan with about four thousand representatives attending.
- Only 33 percent of representatives voted in the office bearer election, raising questions about the election's impartiality.
- Chairman Rabi Lamichhane and leader Balendra Shah banned group-based competition, but factionalism concerns persist.
- The convention adopted a political manifesto and economic report to guide the party's future direction.
- Despite some election controversies, party members expressed confidence in the unity and democratic process of the party.
