CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel Claims Rastriya Swatantra Party's Rise is Based on Populism, Opportunism, and Anarchy
Summary
CPN (UML) General Secretary Shankar Pokharel criticized the Rastriya Swatantra Party's rise as based on populism and opportunism, emphasizing the need for UML to reform and prepare to face political challenges while defending against corruption allegations.
Key Points
- CPN (UML) General Secretary Shankar Pokharel claimed the rise of the Rastriya Swatantra Party is based on populism, opportunism, and anarchy.
- Pokharel stated that the RSP's rapid rise also carries a high risk of downfall and is not a long-term challenge to Nepali politics.
- He emphasized the need for UML to reorganize ideologically and structurally to regain trust from the new generation, basic class, and middle class.
- Pokharel challenged the government to prove corruption allegations against UML, asserting the party is being targeted politically without evidence.