Kamal Thapa Claims Joining Prachanda Govt Hurt RPP
Summary
Kamal Thapa says RPP suffered a major setback after joining Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda's' government, blaming the party’s central leadership for repeated mistakes and declining public trust. As the party heads toward its general convention and local elections, RPP leaders are trading accusations over the party’s performance and alliances.
Key Points
- Kamal Thapa says RPP weakened after joining the Prachanda-led government and accused the central leadership of repeated political mistakes.
- He said the party has become organizationally weak, with low enthusiasm among workers ahead of the general convention and local elections.
- RPP spokesperson Mohan Shrestha countered that Thapa himself had joined multiple governments and was responsible for past setbacks.
- The article also reviews Thapa’s long political career and the party’s recent leadership shifts under Rajendra Lingden.