Rastriya Swatantra Party to leave government
Rastriya Swatantra Party president Rabi Lamichhane speaks at a press meet in Kathmandu, on Sunday, February 5, 2023. Photo: Aryan Dhimal Kathmandu, February 5 Rastriya Swatantra Party, the fourth biggest party in the parliament, has decided to leave the government. A central committee meeting of the party, also attended by its lawmakers, on Sunday, decided to leave the government, informed the party president Rabi Lamichhane during a press meet after the meeting. However, the party will not withdraw the support extended to the government, according to a member. Following the decision, Education Minister Shishir Khanal, Labour Minister Dol Prasad Aryal and Health State Minister Toshima Karki will leave the government. The party was a part of the Pushpa Kamal Dahal-led government under Lamichhane’s leadership. However, Lamichhane lost the deputy prime ministerial position after the Supreme Court ruled that Lamichhane was not qualified to contest the House of Representatives ele...