RSP’s women leaders on what it took to reach a majority
Summary
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has achieved a historic milestone by having women constitute nearly 51 percent of its Central Committee, marking a significant advancement in female political leadership in Nepal.
Key Points
- Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has achieved 51 percent women representation in its Central Committee, a first in Nepal's history.
- Political reforms and quotas over decades paved the way for increased women's participation in Nepali politics, culminating in RSP's milestone.
- Despite high female representation in the Central Committee, top leadership positions in RSP still have only two women.
- RSP leaders emphasize the need for genuine equity, not tokenism, and call for more women to be lifted up in politics.
