Durga Prasai and Dhaval Shamsher Rana Clash Over New Party Formation

Summary

Tensions have emerged between Durga Prasai and Dr. Dhaval Shamsher Rana ahead of the proposed registration of the Jai Nepal Party at the Election Commission in Kathmandu. Rana says the party will be registered on Shrawan 29 regardless of Prasai’s consent, while Prasai has accused him of opposing the monarchy.

Key Points
  • Dr. Dhaval Shamsher Rana has called for the registration of the Jai Nepal Party on Shrawan 29 at the Election Commission in Kantipath.
  • Durga Prasai has levelled serious allegations against Rana, linking the dispute to differing views on the monarchy and the royal massacre.
  • The party’s task force says the registration process will continue even if Prasai does not participate.
  • Task force member-secretary Sagun Sundar Lawati said the decision to register the party was official and included Prasai’s side.
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