Rastriya Prajatantra Party Internal Conflict Escalates as Chairman Prepares to Dissolve Unity with Kamal Thapa
Summary
Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chairman Rajendra Lingden is preparing to dissolve the party’s unity with Kamal Thapa after escalating internal disputes over Bagmati Province politics. The Election Commission has still not legally recognized the merger, and party leaders accuse Thapa of acting against RPP decisions and backing the UML-led government.
Key Points
- RPP Chairman Rajendra Lingden is preparing to end the unity forged with former RPP Nepal Chairman Kamal Thapa.
- The dispute intensified after Thapa backed the UML-led government in Bagmati Province and criticized Lingden’s leadership as dictatorial.
- The Election Commission has not yet legally recognized the January 1 unification because required documents were incomplete.
- Lingden’s faction alleges that Thapa is operating within RPP with UML support and may face party action.
