After breaking left strongholds, RSP eyes Congress core
Summary
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) rose rapidly since its formation before the 2022 elections, breaking communist strongholds and now aiming to challenge Congress core constituencies as it campaigns with prime ministerial candidate Balendra Shah.
Key Points
- The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) emerged as the fourth-largest party in Nepal's House of Representatives after the 2022 election.
- RSP won most of its FPTP seats from constituencies traditionally dominated by communist parties.
- The party plans to expand its influence into Congress strongholds following increased popularity after incorporating Balendra Shah.
- Political analysts are divided on whether RSP can erode Congress’s traditional support base amid internal rejuvenation in Congress leadership.
