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Rabi Lamichhane and Balendra Shah Unite for March Elections

12/28/2025

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Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane and Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah signed a seven-point pact to jointly contest the March 5 elections, with Shah as parliamentary leader and prime ministerial candidate.
The agreement emphasizes addressing youth-led anti-corruption movements and pursuing governance reforms.
The RSP will keep its name, flag, and election symbol.
The pact is a significant move to unite Nepal's emerging political forces, with Generation Z support expected.

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Story summary

Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane and Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah signed a seven-point pact to jointly contest the March 5 elections, with Shah as parliamentary leader and prime ministerial candidate.
The agreement emphasizes addressing youth-led anti-corruption movements and pursuing governance reforms.
The RSP will keep its name, flag, and election symbol.
The pact is a significant move to unite Nepal's emerging political forces, with Generation Z support expected.