गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Rastriya Swatantra Party to take part in election of President Politics Rastriya Swatantra Party to take part in election of President KathmanduPati March 09, 2023 File Photo KATHMANDU – A meeting of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP)’s parliamentary party along with the office-bearers today unanimously decided to take part in the voting in the election to the President. The meeting was held at 11am. Party spokesperson and general secretary Dr Mukul Dhakal said the meeting decided to vote in the Presidential election. He said although the party’s lawmakers would be voting, they would not disclose which candidate they are voting for since the voting is confidential in accordance with President and Vice President Election Act, 2074 BS. “We were unanimous on this decision abiding by the code-of-conduct and a decision has been made not to disclose whom we are voting for,” he said. Party Chair and Federal Parliament member Dol Prasad Aryal said the meeting has made a decision to vote for one of the two candidates and that lawmakers from the party would be voting accordingly. “We are not in a position to make it public whom we are voting for as the code of conduct is in force,” he added. Write your comments RELATED NEWS India’s voter roll revision sparks protests French student protests escalate into National crisis, hundreds of schools… Australia announces A$15 Million more for flood-hit Nepal US prepares for possible major military strike on Iran, Axios… Government backs efforts to build advertising sector as independent industry Government seeks partners to build shelters for flood-displaced families Top Headlines Monsoon is predictable and Nepal’s disaster response should be too1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Promotion Linked to Future Military Leadership: Major General Magar Could Become Army Chief3 When the State Pulls the Trigger, Who Answers ?4 Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative5 PM Shah pledges Krishnabhir highway reopening within month6 Nepal’s Political Renaissance: The rise of the RSP, the re-ordering of the old political order and the political path forward7 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki