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First National General Convention Of Balen Affiliated Party- RSP Starts In Nepal

Balendra Shah, Nepali Prime Minister and Senior Leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), addresses the inaugural session of the party's first general convention in Chitwan, Nepal, on June 21, 2026. Around 4,211 delegates from across the country have gathered in Chitwan to elect the party's new leadership. The convention is set to choose a 158-member Central Committee, inclusive of seven provincial committee chairs as ex-officio members, and 19 office-bearers, including the party president. (Photo by Subaas Shrestha/NurPhoto)