UML leader claims RSP not a serious threat in Kathmandu
Summary
CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel dismissed the Rastriya Swatantra Party as a serious threat in Kathmandu, emphasizing a two-party contest with Nepali Congress and warning against geopolitical conspiracies involving Nepal.
Key Points
- CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel dismissed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) as a serious contender in Kathmandu elections.
- The upcoming elections are seen as a direct contest between CPN-UML and Nepali Congress, the two largest parties.
- Pokharel claimed RSP’s influence is stronger in rural areas but insufficient to win elections outright.
- He alleged a conspiracy to turn Nepal into a geopolitical battleground between India and China, warning against exploitation of young voters and populism.
