RSP defends Thapa’s candidacy for Rupandehi-3 after polygamy controversy
Summary
The Rastriya Swatantra Party has selected Lekh Jung Thapa as its Rupandehi-3 by-election candidate despite controversy over polygamy allegations, with the party defending his candidacy and denying any legal flaws.
Key Points
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) selected Lekh Jung Thapa as its candidate for the Rupandehi-3 by-election through a primary election.
- Thapa faced controversy due to allegations of polygamy, which the party defended by stating he divorced his first wife before marrying his second.
- The party decided not to reconsider Thapa's candidacy and stood firmly behind him despite the controversy.
- Election Commission rules state that polygamy is a criminal offense and proven charges could lead to a candidate's disqualification.
