Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane Convenes All-Party Meeting

Kathmandu. Discussions are underway on two agendas at the all-party meeting called by Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane. At the meeting held at the Federal Parliament's Public Accounts Committee hall in Singhdarbar, RSP Chairman Lamichhane stated that the meeting was convened to seek suggestions regarding his visit to India and the government's performance.

National Prajatantra Party (RPP) Chairman Rajendra Lingden, who exited the meeting, informed that Lamichhane had called the meeting to provide information about his visit to India and to seek comments and suggestions on the government's work so far. 

"First, we said it's a good start to meet all parties, and may it continue," Lingden told journalists after leaving the meeting. "Regarding the visit to India, we said it would have been better if we had met before you went."

Lingden stated that he urged the meeting not to show immature behavior regarding foreign relations. 

"Immature behavior should not be shown in matters of foreign relations. The country belongs not only to those who win but also to those who lose. The entire country will suffer the consequences of the government's wrongdoings. Therefore, let there be mature behavior. Whether it is the Prime Minister's statement regarding the border or the Foreign Minister of the RSP going to India and saying that we will not carry the burden of the past. I suggested that these have a lot of meaning," he said. 

Lingden also stated that he raised questions about Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal's statement during his visit to India, saying "we will not carry the old burden."

"We have kept in the constitution, based on historical facts and evidence, that Limpiyadhura, Lipulek, and Kalapani are ours. This could also mean that we are not willing to carry that burden either," Lingden told journalists.

Lingden also stated that he advised not to ignore the provisions of the constitution just because the opposition parties are weak.