Rastriya Swatantra Party Leader Resigns, Alleges Party Turned Ticket Distribution into Cash Extraction Scheme

Summary

Mahendra Pandey resigns from Rastriya Swatantra Party alleging the party has turned ticket distribution into a cash extraction scheme, and plans to form an Independent Group to contest elections.

Key Points
  • Mahendra Pandey has resigned from the Rastriya Swatantra Party citing corruption in ticket distribution.
  • He accuses party leaders Kabindra Burlakoti and Shankar Shrestha of exploiting the party for financial gain.
  • Pandey claims the party now favors the wealthy over honest workers and will not return until issues are addressed.
  • He plans to form an Independent Group and consider support for other reformist forces in upcoming elections.
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