RPP Spokesperson Rebuts General Secretary's Claims Over Party Convention

Kathmandu. Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) spokesperson Mohan Shrestha has refuted the statement made by General Secretary Dhaval Shamsher Rana, who claimed that the party would cease to exist if the general convention is not held by Jestha. Expressing his views via social media on Sunday, spokesperson Shrestha criticized the remarks, stating that it is unfortunate for a responsible leader to spread confusion regarding the party's internal affairs and the working style of Chairman Rajendra Lingden. 

Referring to an interview of General Secretary Rana published in Ratopati, Shrestha wrote, 'It is sad that such expressions suggesting the end of RPP if the convention is not held in Jestha are being made by responsible individuals. RPP, which has survived despite widespread non-cooperation, will never end or be finished.'

Spokesperson Shrestha labeled the accusation that Chairman Rajendra Lingden is delaying the convention as a 'false narrative.' He claimed that Chairman Lingden has already initiated the necessary processes to hold the convention on time.

'The minimum condition for the general convention is the completion of district conventions. The convention in the Chairman's home district, Jhapa, was completed long ago,' Shrestha stated, 'Instead, the districts of those colleagues who are vocal about the convention have yet to hold their own.' He informed that the party has extended the deadline twice for conventions from the local to the district level, and so far, conventions have been completed in over two dozen districts. 

Shrestha also took a swipe at those who criticize the leadership from within the party but fail to support it during elections. 'It is surprising to see those who do not become candidates, do not support party candidates, worry about whether the party will remain a national party, and do not even go to vote, now seeking morality within the party,' he wrote.

Defending against allegations that Chairman Lingden makes unilateral decisions, Shrestha clarified that no 'note of dissent' has been filed on any issue in the last four years. He stated that even immediate decisions taken under special circumstances are approved by the Central Executive Committee meetings.

Spokesperson Shrestha further asserted that Chairman Lingden is more eager for the general convention than the dissatisfied faction itself.