Rabi Lamichhane Directs Newly Elected MPs to Shun Selfish Groups and Factions

Kathmandu. The Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), Rabi Lamichhane, has directed the newly elected members of parliament not to follow selfish groups and not to form any factions.

Addressing the orientation program organized in Kathmandu on Wednesday, he urged the MPs to work by embracing the change brought about by the martyrs, instructing them not to form factions or visit the homes of self-serving groups.

Chairman Lamichhane, who began his address by saying he would speak both bitter and sweet truths, stated that the Nepali people have given RSP a clear majority in the recent election so that they cannot be stopped from working for the public under any pretext.

“A long time has passed since the constitution was formed. But there have been various obstacles. The Nepali people have given us nearly a two-thirds majority with open hearts, leaving no excuse,” he said. “What excuse now? What can stop us now? The only thing that can stop us now is our own intentions.”

He mentioned that he managed to save the party and its election symbol even in difficult circumstances. “There were cases against the party's name, cases against the election symbol, there were attacks. We saved it. We brought the bell symbol safely,” Chairman Lamichhane said. “The Nepali people waited 36 years for the old parties; they are not going to wait 36 days or months for us.”

Lamichhane reminded that roles change after being elected as an MP and that discipline must be maintained, stating that the party would strictly enforce discipline. “Because the role has now changed to that of a lawmaker. You cannot defeat Congress or UML by forming factions or visiting the homes of self-serving groups, friends. There is no need to form factions; everyone fits under the bell,” he said. “The bell has that much power.” Lamichhane also reminded them not to worry about his status in the party, parliament, or government.