Kathmandu — Lawmakers from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Sobita Gautam and Swarnim Wagle, attended an all-party meeting held at the Prime Minister’s residence in Baluwatar on Tuesday evening.
The four-hour discussion saw the RSP label the ruling UML–Congress coalition as “a symbol of misgovernance and arrogance,” asserting that the alliance’s political legitimacy has already expired.
According to Wagle, the violent incidents during the Gen-Z demonstration on September 8 stripped the previous administration of its moral authority, making a fresh public mandate essential.
“We are demanding a new mandate within the constitutional framework,” he said. “The House of Representatives election must be completed within six months, while the National Assembly should retain its permanent structure to prevent any risk of regression.”
RSP Emphasizes Accountability and Ethical Governance
The RSP expressed goodwill toward the interim government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki but clarified that such support cannot be indefinite. “A government formed in the name of good governance must constantly renew its legitimacy,” Wagle stated.
He noted that the party has already outlined five key benchmarks for evaluating the government’s performance: credible election preparation, decisive action against corruption, economic reform, quality development, and responsible international engagement.
Wagle reiterated the need for an independent investigation into the September 8 incident, a policy to boost police morale, and the removal of political influence from the Election Commission. “It is unacceptable to delay exposing and prosecuting corruption cases any further,” he emphasized.
Focus on Economic Reforms and International Oversight
The RSP urged the government to implement economic reform recommendations, ensure transparency in public procurement, establish a credible high-level commission for constitutional amendments, and institutionalize all-party dialogue as a democratic norm.
For free and fair elections, Wagle called for United Nations and friendly-nation observers, adding that Nepalis living abroad should be granted voting rights through immediate diplomatic efforts.
“Our goal is not power but accountable governance,” Wagle concluded. “The country seeks stability and responsibility, not a return to the old order.”
