Kathmandu — The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has outlined a five-point position on Nepal’s political transition and the upcoming election during a political dialogue convened by Prime Minister Sushila Karki.
RSP Vice President Swarnim Wagle made the party’s position public through his social media account, presenting the party’s conditional support for the government, its focus on good governance, and measures to restore political legitimacy.
Political Accountability and Call for Fresh Mandate
In its first point, the RSP described the alliance between the Nepali Congress and the UML as a “symbol of extreme misgovernance and arrogance.” Citing the September 8 Gen-Z protest, the party said the incident exposed the government’s failure and underscored the need for a “fresh public mandate.”
The second point highlights the importance of balancing political stability with the demand for new elections. The RSP emphasized that while the House of Representatives should be renewed through polls, the National Assembly must continue to prevent any political regression.
Youth Representation and Governance Priorities
In the third point, the party reaffirmed its commitment to youth participation in national politics. It stated that the agenda of good governance aligns with the aspirations of the Gen-Z generation and noted the presence of lawmakers under 50 as a sign of generational change.
The fourth point identifies five key areas of reform — transparent elections, decisive action against corruption, economic reform, quality-oriented development, and balanced international relations. The RSP said these principles should guide the government’s efforts to strengthen public trust and legitimacy.
Future Expectations and Policy Direction
In its fifth point, the party outlined its expectations for the government: Security and Accountability: Conduct impartial investigations into the September 8–9 incidents and strengthen police morale through resource mobilization and merit-based leadership.
Anti-Corruption Action: Implement major economic reform recommendations and address corruption and procurement irregularities through institutional reforms. Constitutional Reform: Form a credible high-level commission to prepare a consensus-based amendment agenda.
Dialogue and Inclusivity: Institutionalize multi-party dialogue with regular participation from civil society and the media. Free and Fair Elections: Ensure international observation, guarantee voting rights for Nepalis abroad, and appoint an experienced foreign minister or ambassador-at-large to enhance diplomatic coordination.
The RSP’s proposal reflects the party’s policy clarity and signals a generational political alternative as Nepal moves toward the next general election.
