Rastriya Swatantra Party Accused of Violating Constitution by Enrolling Minors as Members
Summary
The Rastriya Swatantra Party in Nepal has been accused of violating the constitution and laws by enrolling over 35,000 minors as party members, prompting widespread criticism and legal concerns.
Key Points
- Rastriya Swatantra Party enrolled 35,257 members under the age of 18, violating Nepal's constitution and laws.
- The issue was revealed during RSP's first general convention organizational report presentation.
- Constitution and laws like the Children Act, 2075, and Political Parties Act prohibit child involvement in politics.
- The National Human Rights Commission has yet to form an official opinion and plans to study the case further.
