Who really runs Nepal?
▸ Part of: Rastriya Swatantra Party Faces Internal Strife and Discipline Issues
Two months after Balendra Shah became prime minister, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is showing signs of internal strain, evidenced by a physical altercation at a district meeting and Rabi Lamichhane's efforts to manage party lawmakers. The RSP's power structure is divided between Lamichhane, who controls party discipline, and Shah, who leads the government. The party faces challenges in converting popular anger into a durable political force, with questions remaining about its ideological substance beyond anti-corruption rhetoric.
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