Rastriya Swatantra Party Fields Mostly New Candidates for Upcoming Elections, Sparking Internal Dissent

Summary

The Rastriya Swatantra Party has nominated mostly new candidates for the upcoming elections, causing internal dissent due to the sidelining of previous candidates and allegations of opaque ticket distribution.

Key Points
  • Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has nominated mostly new candidates for upcoming elections, renominating only three previous candidates in Gandaki Province.
  • Several former candidates and local leaders have expressed dissatisfaction and allegations of opaque ticket distribution within the party.
  • Some aspirants have quit or threatened to quit the party due to disagreements over candidate selections, leading to internal conflicts.
  • The party's ticket distribution is criticized for favoring controversial figures and those close to leadership rather than long-time party workers.
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