Rastriya Swatantra Party internal and organizational shifts

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has encountered internal leadership friction and organizational shifts. Tensions emerged between Prime Minister Balendra Shah and party chair Rabi Lamichhane regarding coordination between parliamentary leadership and the party organization, specifically during the Bhotekoshi flood response. During this period, the party also engaged in discussions regarding potential affiliations with leaders from other groups, such as the Nagarik Unmukti Party Nepal.

Following these internal challenges, the RSP has faced public criticism regarding its commitment to meritocracy. Critics have accused the party of nepotism following controversial appointments within the judiciary and constitutional bodies, including the appointment of Manoj Kumar Sharma as chief justice and the promotion of Judge Basudev Acharya.

In response to these developments, the RSP has launched an organizational expansion strategy. Starting in the Lumbini provincial capital, the party is initiating a public outreach campaign intended to extend its presence to the ward and neighborhood levels across all 77 districts in preparation for upcoming local elections.