Kathmandu: Gen-Z activists have voiced strong اعتراض against the proportional representation (PR) list released by the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), claiming it undermines the constitutional principle of inclusive representation.
The activists said the party, which emerged as a movement against nepotism, favoritism and political privilege, has contradicted its founding values by prioritizing individuals with wealth, influence and personal networks instead of candidates from historically marginalized communities.
They further alleged that following political coordination among RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane, Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and Energy Minister Kulman Ghising, the PR list was used to recommend individuals close to them. According to the protesters, this practice reflects traditional power politics rather than the alternative approach RSP had promised.
The activists accused the party of following the same pattern as established parties such as the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML by giving preference to members of business families who, they claim, lack significant political or social contributions.
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