RSP joint general secretary Bipin Acharya withdraws name from proportional list, opts for direct race

Summary

Rastriya Swatantra Party joint general secretary Bipin Acharya has withdrawn from the party's proportional representation list to contest elections directly under the first-past-the-post system, emphasizing the need for leaders to engage directly with voters.

Key Points
  • Rastriya Swatantra Party joint general secretary Bipin Acharya withdrew his name from the proportional representation list.
  • Acharya announced he will contest the election under the first-past-the-post system.
  • He emphasized the importance of political leaders engaging directly with voters rather than working behind the scenes.
  • Other RSP leaders like Aranico Pandey, Asif Shah, Trishala Gurung, Sachin Dhakal, and Tashi Sherpa have also withdrawn from the proportional list.
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