Rastriya Swatantra Party
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The Rastriya Swatantra Party (Nepali: राष्ट्रिय स्वतन्त्र पार्टी; abbr. RSP) (transl. National Independent Party; abbr. NIP) is the fourth largest political party in Nepal. It remained as a junior ally in Prachanda-led government from 26 December 2022 until 5 February 2023.[1][2] While it called back its members from the current coalition government arrangement, it continues its support to the government since 5 February 2023.[3]
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Rastriya Swatantra Party राष्ट्रिय स्वतन्त्र पार्टी | |
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Abbreviation | RSP (रा.स्व.पा) |
Leader | Rabi Lamichhane |
President | Rabi Lamichhane |
General Secretary | Mukul Dhakal |
Spokesperson | Mukul Dhakal |
Vice-President | Dol Prasad Aryal Swarnim Wagle |
Founded | 1 July 2022 (22 months ago) (2022-07-01) |
Headquarters | Chamati, Banasthali 16, Kathmandu |
Ideology | Democratic Capitalism Economic liberalism Progressivism Political Freedom |
Political position | Centre to Centre-right |
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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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Seats in Mayors/Chairs | 0 / 753
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Website | |
rspnepal | |
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The party was announced in June 2022 by Rabi Lamichhane.[4] The party was registered with the Election Commission of Nepal on July 1 2022, ahead of the 2022 Nepalese general election.[5][6] The RSP is currently the fourth-largest national party in Nepal following the 2022 results.