Rastriya Prajatantra Party Bagmati Province Committee Demands Proof of Allegations or Public Apology from Party President Rajendra Lingden

Summary

The Rastriya Prajatantra Party’s Bagmati Province Committee has demanded that party president Rajendra Lingden prove allegations against its provincial lawmakers or issue a public apology. The committee gave him a 24-hour ultimatum over his remarks about lawmakers who backed the Bagmati chief minister.

Key Points
  • The RPP Bagmati Province Committee has challenged party president Rajendra Lingden to prove allegations that its provincial lawmakers were “sold” or apologize publicly.
  • The committee accused Lingden of using insulting language against lawmakers who supported the Bagmati Province chief minister in a vote of confidence.
  • It issued a 24-hour ultimatum asking for evidence, withdrawal of the statement, and action under party bylaws if the allegations are true.
  • The letter also questioned what it called double standards in Lingden’s past political decisions in Koshi and Gandaki provinces.
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