Rastriya Swatantra Party Faces Internal Conflict Over Local Election Tickets
Summary
Rastriya Swatantra Party is facing internal conflict over claims that local election tickets have already been sold in Madhes, even as the party releases a strict candidate-selection framework. General Secretary Bipin Kumar Acharya says anyone found trading tickets outside party procedures will be expelled.
Key Points
- A Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker from Madhes alleged that local election tickets have already been sold out in the province, exposing deep internal rifts.
- The party’s audit committee, led by Joint General Secretary Hari Dhakal, has already investigated the disputes in Madhes and submitted its report.
- General Secretary Bipin Kumar Acharya unveiled a new candidate-selection framework that makes Leadership Academy screening, political proximity, inclusivity, and primary elections mandatory.
- Party spokesperson Jagdish Kharel said any ticket buying or selling outside the Candidate Club will invalidate a candidacy and can lead to expulsion.
