RPP Central Member Ravi Kiran Hamal Resigns Amid Internal Party Turmoil

Ratopati April 24, 2026

RPP Central Member Ravi Kiran Hamal Resigns Amid Internal Party Turmoil

Kathmandu. Ravi Kiran Hamal, a central member of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) who had also built an image as a Gen-Z activist, announced his resignation from the party on Friday.

‘On this auspicious and historic occasion of Democracy Day, I hereby formally resign from the post of central member of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party and announce my complete separation from the party,’ his statement read.

While he did not level any specific allegations against the leadership upon his departure, sources close to him suggest that his resignation stems from the recent internal disputes within the RPP and the lack of initiative toward party building, despite him having been a candidate for the party in the last election.

As the internal power struggle within the RPP intensifies, the number of leaders leaving the party appears to be rising. Before the elections, RPP leader Hikmat Karki had resigned, questioning the working style of the party chairman and demanding change. Similarly, RPP Assistant General Secretary Saurendra Bahadur Shah also resigned before the polls, citing dissatisfaction with the party's operational methods; he has since joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).

Following the elections, senior vice-chairman Rabindra Mishra also left the RPP. Although he was a candidate from Kathmandu-1, he was defeated. Mishra has stated that he will now be active in non-partisan (independent) politics, focusing on issues such as the restoration of the monarchy and good governance.

In the second week of Chaitra, leader Rishi Babu Pariyar also resigned from all positions, including his ordinary membership. He announced his departure while criticizing the recent political and ideological deviations within the party and the policies adopted toward the Dalit community.

Other leaders, including Yuvraj Ghimire, Prakash Rajauriya, and Mohan Dahal, have also left the party. Additionally, RPP central member Deepak Prasad Upreti resigned from his position as a central member and all other responsibilities.

Leader Sagun Sundar Lawati acknowledged that individuals who had been candidates, central members, Gen-Z youth, as well as founders and new members, are all stepping down from their responsibilities. Stating that the party must take this matter seriously, he linked the situation to the election results.

He said, ‘This trend of leaving the party is primarily visible after the election results. Some left before the polls, while others left immediately after. This means this exodus is closely tied to the election outcomes and various factors associated with them.’

As disputes within the RPP escalate, the party has also taken disciplinary action against some leaders. Accordingly, on Friday, the RPP dismissed central member Ranjan Karki and has initiated disciplinary proceedings against others by seeking explanations.

Within the RPP, the group led by Dhaval Shumsher Rana has been challenging the activities of Rajendra Lingden. Party leaders note that the internal conflict has intensified further after Rana warned that the RPP would cease to exist if the general convention is not held in Jestha.