CHITWAN, June 20: General Secretary of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Bhoop Dev Shah, has said the selection of the party's new leadership will be based on consensus.
Talking to media representatives at the venue of the general convention on Friday, Shah discussed preparations for the event, which aims to elect new leadership and formulate policies and programmes.
Unity among party leaders and members was instrumental in securing a near two-thirds majority in the recent general election, he said, highlighting the importance of unity within the party.
"We will make every possible effort to elect leadership through consensus. However, if consensus cannot be reached, we will move ahead through the democratic process," Shah stated.
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Party President Rabi Lamichhane and senior leader Balendra Shah will jointly inaugurate the convention. The
RSP general convention is scheduled to take place from June 21 to 23.
Chitwan: Birthplace of RSP
The RSP has chosen Chitwan district for its general convention, as it is the party's birthplace.
President Lamichhane has been elected to the House of Representatives from this district three times, securing a significant majority of votes each time.
Meanwhile, the local administration has stepped up security arrangements for the RSP general convention.
The Prime Minister, ministers, leaders from various political parties and foreign guests are scheduled to attend the event.
Chief District Officer Ganesh Aryal said all preparations related to security arrangements and traffic management had been completed.