Rastriya Prajatantra Party in Demand Amidst New Power Equation in Provinces
Summary
Rastriya Prajatantra Party has become a key player in Bagmati Province after a new UML-CPN power alignment changed the provincial balance. The party’s leaders are split over whether to join the government ahead of its December general convention, putting pressure on chairman Rajendra Lingden.
Key Points
- RPP has become strategically important in Bagmati Province after a new UML-CPN alignment altered the provincial power equation.
- The party’s Central Working Committee decided not to join any provincial government for now, while leaving the final call to Chairman Rajendra Lingden.
- Internal divisions are deepening ahead of the December general convention, with some leaders favoring government participation and others warning it would damage the party’s image.
- Bagmati Chief Minister Indrabahadur Baniya is in the minority after UML withdrew support, and both Congress and UML are trying to secure RPP’s backing.
