Editorial | RSP must rein in its lawmakers and hold them accountable
Summary
The Rastriya Swatantra Party is facing criticism for failing to rein in lawmakers over repeated controversial and derogatory remarks. An editorial says the party must investigate, punish misconduct, and hold its representatives to a higher standard.
Key Points
- Controversial remarks by Rastriya Swatantra Party leaders and lawmakers have become routine over recent months.
- Lawmaker Achyutam Lamichhane drew criticism for calling a poor woman’s hospital birth a conspiracy against the government.
- Khagendra Sunar has been suspended from public party activities after alleged audio clips surfaced featuring vulgar and defamatory language.
- The editorial says the RSP must act decisively and hold its representatives accountable to avoid repeating the conduct of older political parties.
