Kathmandu. India has congratulated the top leaders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and pledged to work with the next government.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated the two leaders in a telephonic conversation.
“Had a hearty telephone conversation with Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane and senior leader Shri Balendra Shah. Congratulations were extended to them for their personal victory in the election and for the resounding success of the RSP. India is committed to work together for the mutual prosperity, progress and well-being of the two countries. I am confident that with our joint efforts, India-Nepal relations will reach new heights in the years to come. “
Historic victory and number of seats of RSP
According to the results of the recently held elections, the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has become the largest party in the House of Representatives with 124 seats in the FPTP category. This victory is considered to be the largest majority in Nepal’s democratic history.
Under the joint leadership of party president Rabi Lamichhane and senior leader Balen Shah (Balendra Shah), the RSP has left the old political forces far behind.
Balen Shah of Jhapa Constituency No. He defeated former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli by a huge margin in Province 5.
After this unprecedented success of the RSP, a congratulatory message has been received from the top leadership of India. The Indian side held telephone talks with Ravi Lamichhane and Balen Shah and wished for the success of the new government.
In this election, the RSP has also got a significant number of votes under the proportional representation system. Due to the widespread support of the younger generation and the influence of the ‘Gen-Z’ movement, the RSP is now preparing to lead the country. Balen Shah is seen as the future prime minister. Rabi Lamichhane is expected to play a key role in the party’s organization and policy formulation of the upcoming government.
