RSP leadership appointments delayed as Lamichhane and Shah divide positions
Summary
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has yet to finalize its central committee and executive positions following its first general convention, with key decisions being delayed due to ongoing consultations between party chair Rabi Lamichhane and Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
Key Points
- RSP has not completed nominating 51 central committee members as per party statute.
- Only 7 of 19 executive body positions have been filled; 12 remain vacant and will be nominated by party chair.
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah is expected to be nominated as senior leader, with other key nominations pending.
- Lamichhane and Shah are consulting to ensure inclusiveness, merit, and factional balance in nominations.
