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KATHMANDU –<\/strong> Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader Sumana Shrestha has announced her resignation from the party. She informed about her decision in the party\u2019s central members\u2019 group.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In her message, she wrote, \u201cNow, if you want to openly attack me, I\u2019ve made it easier. Do as you wish for as long as you can. I quit-I have left the party.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Her presence at Prime Minister Sushila Karki\u2019s swearing-in ceremony had fueled speculations that she might be appointed as a minister. However, Sumana herself clarified that she will not take up a ministerial position at this time and will instead support the government from outside.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

KATHMANDU – Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader Sumana Shrestha has announced her resignation from the party. She informed about her decision in the party\u2019s central members\u2019 group. In her message, she wrote, \u201cNow, if you want to openly attack me, I\u2019ve made it easier. Do as you wish for as long as you can. 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