Amid allegations of polygamy, RSP Rupandehi by-poll candidate Dr Thapa releases divorce documents
Summary
Dr. Lekh Jung Thapa, RSP candidate for Rupandehi-3 by-election, released divorce papers to clarify allegations of polygamy, confirming he legally divorced his first wife.
Key Points
- Dr. Lekh Jung Thapa released divorce documents to address polygamy allegations amid his candidacy for Rupandehi-3 by-election.
- The mutual divorce was finalized by Rupandehi District Court on January 29, 2023, presided by Judge Umesh Koirala.
- RSP warned it would revoke Thapa's candidacy if he failed to provide divorce proof following controversy.
- The Rupandehi-3 seat became vacant after the death of lawmaker Deepak Bohara, with by-election scheduled for November 3.
