RSP to announces district conventions from April 28

Kathmandu, Apr. 19

The Central Secretariat meeting of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) held at its headquarters on Sunday decided to commence district conventions from April 28 (15 Baisakh 2083).

The party also decided to assign responsibilities to Members of Parliament elected through the proportional representation system in constituencies where no MPs from the RSP were elected directly, informed Manish Jha, Spokesperson of the party.

A list, including the specific districts and constituencies, for the same will be published during the Central Committee meeting slated for Monday.

The CC meeting will nominate the central committee office bearers, and discuss the draft of the General Convention procedures, amendment of the party statute, forming local level candidates' club and call for application, and provision of voting rights for Nepalis living abroad from their respective locations.

Amendment of the Parliamentary Party statute is also an agenda of the meeting.

Likewise, the meeting has decided to appoint Central Secretariat member and MP Deepak Bohara as the Head of the Foreign Department of the RSP.

Speaker DP Aryal previously led this department. This position had remained vacant as Aryal, who was also the Vice-Chairman of the RSP, stepped down from his party responsibilities after being elected as Speaker.

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 20 April 2026.       

PM Shah relieves Labour Minister Sah

Kathmandu, Apr. 9

Prime Minister Balendra Shah has relieved Minister for Labour, Employment and Social Security Dipak Kumar Sah of his duties on Thursday. The decision was taken in accordance with a recommendation from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).

Earlier on Thursday, RSP Chair Rabi Lamichhane had recommended action against Minister Sah, alleging that he had misused his official position by involving his wife in regular work as a member of the long-inactive Health Insurance Board (HIB).

On Wednesday, the party’s Central Disciplinary Commission, following a detailed study, had concluded that action should be taken against Sah. Citing that his conduct had seriously undermined the party’s image, ideals, principles and dignity, Chair Lamichhane forwarded the recommendation along with the commission’s report to Prime Minister Shah.

Based on the party recommendation, Prime Minister Shah dismissed Minister Sah, his Press Adviser Deepa Dahal informed.

The RSP said that Clause 25(4)(a) of its party statute assigns the party chair the responsibility of safeguarding the party’s ideals, principles and integrity. It further noted that Clause 69 provides for a ‘Right to recall’ in cases of misuse of office, under which the party may withdraw an individual from their responsibilities.

The recommendation was made to immediately relieve Minister Sah of his duties accordingly.

PM Shah has kept the portfolio of the Ministry of Labour, Employment and Social Security with him. With this, he has the responsibility of three ministries, including Defence, and Industry, Commerce and Supplies, informed the Office of the President.

Similarly, citing a lack of the expected seriousness in handling such a grave matter, Chair Lamichhane had also recommended that Minister for Health and Population Nisha Mehta be formally cautioned. Acting on this recommendation, Prime Minister Shah has also issued a warning to Minister Mehta.

Published in The Rising Nepal daily on 10 April 2026.