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Rastriya Swatantra Party
Centrist Political party in Nepal / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (Nepali: राष्ट्रिय स्वतन्त्र पार्टी, abbr. RSP; transl. National Independent Party, abbr. NIP) is a centrist[3] political party in Nepal.[4] The party was running as a coalition partner in Prachanda-led government with four cabinet ministries from 6 March 2024 to 12 July 2024.[5][6]
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Rastriya Swatantra Party राष्ट्रिय स्वतन्त्र पार्टी | |
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Leader | Rabi Lamichhane |
President | Rabi Lamichhane |
General Secretary | Mukul Dhakal |
Vice-President | Dol Prasad Aryal Swarnim Wagle |
Headquarters | Chamati, Banasthali 16, Kathmandu |
Ideology | Populism[1] Economic liberalism |
Political position | Centre[2][verification needed] |
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Slogan | अब जान्नेलाई छान्ने ("Now Let's pick the knowledgeable ones") |
ECN Status | National Party (4th largest) |
Seats in Pratinidhi Sabha | 21 / 275
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Seats in Rastriya Sabha | 0 / 59
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Mayors/Chairs | 0 / 753
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rspnepal | |
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Previously, it remained as a junior ally in Prachanda-led government from 26 December 2022 until 5 February 2023.[7][8] The party was announced by Rabi Lamichhane in June 2022[9] and registered with the Election Commission of Nepal on 1 July 2022, ahead of the 2022 Nepalese general election.[10][11] The RSP is currently the fourth-largest national party in Nepal following the 2022 election.