RSP President Lamichhane Instructs Not to Form Factions

President of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane has instructed members of his party to not indulge in the action of forming factions within the party.

Addressing the closed session of the general convention here today, he said that factions and sub-factions will not do any good to the party. “If we also form factions the results we get from our party will be the same as those of the old parties. There will be no difference. If we want to get different results, we have to do something different.”

Urging people to use their discretion in the general convention, he said, “5.2 million people used their discretion to give us a victory, we should also use that same discretion.”

He also clarified that Rs 5,000 paid by the delegates was optional, and could be withdrawn if necessary. The expenses have been high for so many days, and it would be better if those who can afford it say that they will pay for their friends.

Regarding the general convention election, he expressed his belief that the one carrying the bell will win no matter who wins. “I am not in favour of anyone,” Lamichhane said, “Who you vote for is your business. The RSP is not the one who tells you not to vote for.”

He also clarified that no one will be denied the right to run for election. The rumors that people who are MPs or ministers will not be allowed to run are baseless.

Emphasizing that general dissatisfaction and disagreements within the party should be resolved through discussions within the room, President Lamichhane warned the delegates not to turn them into a spectacle by taking them to the streets.

Stating that the RSP should set an example of a party that can end all its differences, he called for making history by concluding the general convention in a dispute-free, healthy and clean manner. (RSS)