Madhesh parties oppose RSP’s proposal to scrap provincial assemblies
Summary
Madhesh-based parties have opposed the Rastriya Swatantra Party's proposal to abolish provincial assemblies, stating it threatens federalism and the democratic republic. They urge for restructuring rather than abolition and call for constitutional amendments within agreed frameworks.
Key Points
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) proposed abolishing provincial assemblies, triggering backlash from Madhesh-based parties.
- Madhesh parties, including Janata Samajbadi Party-Nepal, Janamat Party, and Nagarik Unmukti Party, support restructuring provinces but oppose scrapping provincial assemblies.
- RSP leaders clarified differing views within the party, with some advocating debate and restructuring rather than abolition of provincial assemblies.
- Madhesh leaders emphasized that federalism was established through long struggles and any weakening via abolishing provincial assemblies is unacceptable.
