Rastriya Swatantra Party President Criticizes Focus on Mayor Positions
Summary
Rastriya Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane has criticized party members for focusing only on mayoral and parliamentary posts ahead of local elections. The party has also unveiled a candidate selection framework with training, inclusivity rules, and weighted internal voting criteria.
Key Points
- Rabi Lamichhane said RSP leaders and cadres were showing opportunistic politics by focusing on mayor, chairman and MP positions instead of ward-level posts.
- RSP has formed a local election candidate selection committee and several sub-committees to manage applications and coordination.
- The party’s framework gives the highest weight to preliminary elections, followed by Leadership Academy and political proximity, with inclusivity allotted 10%.
- The selection rules include training requirements, anti-corruption provisions, NOTA provisions, and minimum membership periods for aspirants.
