Rastriya Prajatantra Party Unveils Anti-Corruption Agenda with Focus on Governance Reforms

Kathmandu. The Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has unveiled various structural and legal reform programs with a firm commitment to establishing good governance in the country. The RPP has put forward its governance program in its manifesto for the upcoming House of Representatives election under the core motto, 'Better to be destroyed than to be corrupt!'

The manifesto outlines programs ranging from high-level investigations to the restructuring of the judiciary. It has been announced that a high-level citizen commission will be formed to investigate the assets of leaders and employees who have held high positions since 2046 BS.

The manifesto states that legal arrangements will be made to confiscate illegal assets, and a 'Whistleblower Protection Act' will be enacted to protect and incentivize individuals who provide information regarding corruption. The RPP has stated that a law concerning 'Conflict of Interest' will be issued to bring office bearers in policy and operational areas into the legal framework to end corruption and malpractice observed in these sectors.

The manifesto also mentions that the current Anti-Money Laundering Act will be improved and revised according to international financial standards and the country's needs, and arrangements free from political interference will be implemented for constitutional appointments.