We will try to convince Balen and Harka to join our party: Rabi Lamichhane

KATHMANDU, June 24: Chairman of Rastriya Swatantra Party, Rabi Lamichhane maintained that his party will try to convince Balen Shah and Harka Bahadur Sampang to join his party.

Both Shah and Sampang were newly elected mayors of Kathmandu metropolis and Dharan Sub-metropolis respectively with a popular vote as independent candidates in the recently held local level polls.

Organizing a press conference at the Reporters Club on Friday, Lamichhane maintained that support of people like Shah and Sampang are essential for not only his party but all other political parties in the country.

Lamichhane also stated that his party will be ready to extend support to both Shah and Sampang even if they do not join his party.