"Election Fraud"

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21 December 2025

A cadre of the Rastriya Swatantra Party holds a flag displaying the party's election symbol as he stands in queue to welcome Rabi Lamichhane, former Nepali Home Minister indicted in cooperative fraud, following his announcement to visit the party office on December 21, 2025. Lamichhane, also the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is released on bail on December 19, 2025. The Butwal bench of Tulsipur High Court issues an order for Lamichhane's release on bail. As per the court order, Lamichhane, who is in Nakkhu jail, Lalitpur, reaches Bhairahawa district in person and completes every procedure for the release. Earlier, the District Court, Rupandehi, denies his release on bail despite submitting the bank deposit, which prompts Lamichhane to approach the High Court. Information Officer at District Court, Padam Aryal, informs that Lamichhane deposits NRs 37.4 million as bail. Lamichhane faces the case of misappropriation of cooperative funds.

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21 December 2025

Cadres of the Rastriya Swatantra Party hold flags displaying the party's election symbol as they stand in queue to welcome Rabi Lamichhane, former Nepali Home Minister indicted in cooperative fraud, following his announcement to visit the party office on December 21, 2025. Lamichhane, also the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is released on bail on December 19, 2025. The Butwal bench of Tulsipur High Court issues an order for Lamichhane's release on bail. As per the court order, Lamichhane, who is in Nakkhu jail, Lalitpur, reaches Bhairahawa district in person and completes every procedure for the release. Earlier, the District Court, Rupandehi, denies his release on bail despite submitting the bank deposit, which prompts Lamichhane to approach the High Court. Information Officer at District Court, Padam Aryal, informs that Lamichhane deposits NRs 37.4 million as bail. Lamichhane faces the case of misappropriation of cooperative funds.

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21 December 2025

Cadres of the Rastriya Swatantra Party hold flags displaying the party's election symbol as they stand in queue to welcome Rabi Lamichhane, former Nepali Home Minister indicted in cooperative fraud, following his announcement to visit the party office on December 21, 2025. Lamichhane, also the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is released on bail on December 19, 2025. The Butwal bench of Tulsipur High Court issues an order for Lamichhane's release on bail. As per the court order, Lamichhane, who is in Nakkhu jail, Lalitpur, reaches Bhairahawa district in person and completes every procedure for the release. Earlier, the District Court, Rupandehi, denies his release on bail despite submitting the bank deposit, which prompts Lamichhane to approach the High Court. Information Officer at District Court, Padam Aryal, informs that Lamichhane deposits NRs 37.4 million as bail. Lamichhane faces the case of misappropriation of cooperative funds.

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#13119303

21 December 2025

Rabi Lamichhane, in a black coat, former Nepali Home Minister indicted in a cooperative scam, rings the bell, his party's election symbol, upon arrival at the party office in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 21, 2025, after being released on bail. Lamichhane, also the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is released on bail on December 19, 2025. The Butwal bench of Tulsipur High Court issues an order for Lamichhane's release on bail. As per the court order, Lamichhane, who is in Nakkhu jail, Lalitpur, reaches Bhairahawa district in person and completes every procedure for the release. Earlier, the District Court, Rupandehi, denies his release on bail despite submitting the bank deposit, which prompts Lamichhane to approach the High Court. Information Officer at District Court, Padam Aryal, informs that Lamichhane deposits NRs 37.4 million as bail. Lamichhane faces the case of misappropriation of cooperative funds.

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21 December 2025

Rabi Lamichhane, in a black coat, former Nepali Home Minister indicted in a cooperative scam, rings the bell, his party's election symbol, upon arrival at the party office in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 21, 2025, after being released on bail. Lamichhane, also the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is released on bail on December 19, 2025. The Butwal bench of Tulsipur High Court issues an order for Lamichhane's release on bail. As per the court order, Lamichhane, who is in Nakkhu jail, Lalitpur, reaches Bhairahawa district in person and completes every procedure for the release. Earlier, the District Court, Rupandehi, denies his release on bail despite submitting the bank deposit, which prompts Lamichhane to approach the High Court. Information Officer at District Court, Padam Aryal, informs that Lamichhane deposits NRs 37.4 million as bail. Lamichhane faces the case of misappropriation of cooperative funds.

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21 December 2025

Rabi Lamichhane, in a black coat, former Nepali Home Minister indicted in a cooperative scam, rings the bell, his party's election symbol, upon arrival at the party office in Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 21, 2025, after being released on bail. Lamichhane, also the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is released on bail on December 19, 2025. The Butwal bench of Tulsipur High Court issues an order for Lamichhane's release on bail. As per the court order, Lamichhane, who is in Nakkhu jail, Lalitpur, reaches Bhairahawa district in person and completes every procedure for the release. Earlier, the District Court, Rupandehi, denies his release on bail despite submitting the bank deposit, which prompts Lamichhane to approach the High Court. Information Officer at District Court, Padam Aryal, informs that Lamichhane deposits NRs 37.4 million as bail. Lamichhane faces the case of misappropriation of cooperative funds.

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#12808498

29 September 2025

CHISINAU, MOLDOVA – SEPTEMBER 28, 2025: Igor Dodon (C), former President of Moldova (2016–2020) and leader of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, a pro-Russian and socially conservative party, together with Vasile Tarlev (L), former Prime Minister (2001–2008) and head of the Future of Moldova Party, a left-wing populist and pro-Russian movement, lead a small protest outside the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in Chisinau, alleging electoral fraud as votes are counted in the 2025 parliamentary election in Chisinau, Moldova, on September 28, 2025.

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29 September 2025

CHISINAU, MOLDOVA – SEPTEMBER 28, 2025: Igor Dodon (C), former President of Moldova (2016–2020) and leader of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, a pro-Russian and socially conservative party, together with Vasile Tarlev (not in the picture), former Prime Minister (2001–2008) and head of the Future of Moldova Party, a left-wing populist and pro-Russian movement, lead a small protest outside the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in Chisinau, alleging electoral fraud as votes are counted in the 2025 parliamentary election in Chisinau, Moldova, on September 28, 2025.

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29 September 2025

CHISINAU, MOLDOVA – SEPTEMBER 28, 2025: Igor Dodon (C), former President of Moldova (2016–2020) and leader of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, a pro-Russian and socially conservative party, together with Vasile Tarlev (not in the picture), former Prime Minister (2001–2008) and head of the Future of Moldova Party, a left-wing populist and pro-Russian movement, lead a small protest outside the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in Chisinau, alleging electoral fraud as votes are counted in the 2025 parliamentary election in Chisinau, Moldova, on September 28, 2025.

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29 September 2025

CHISINAU, MOLDOVA – SEPTEMBER 28, 2025: Igor Dodon (C), former President of Moldova (2016–2020) and leader of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, a pro-Russian and socially conservative party, together with Vasile Tarlev (not in the picture), former Prime Minister (2001–2008) and head of the Future of Moldova Party, a left-wing populist and pro-Russian movement, lead a small protest outside the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in Chisinau, alleging electoral fraud as votes are counted in the 2025 parliamentary election in Chisinau, Moldova, on September 28, 2025.

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29 September 2025

CHISINAU, MOLDOVA – SEPTEMBER 28, 2025: Igor Dodon (C), former President of Moldova (2016–2020) and leader of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, a pro-Russian and socially conservative party, together with Vasile Tarlev (not in the picture), former Prime Minister (2001–2008) and head of the Future of Moldova Party, a left-wing populist and pro-Russian movement, lead a small protest outside the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in Chisinau, alleging electoral fraud as votes are counted in the 2025 parliamentary election in Chisinau, Moldova, on September 28, 2025.

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29 September 2025

CHISINAU, MOLDOVA – SEPTEMBER 28, 2025: Igor Dodon (C), former President of Moldova (2016–2020) and leader of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, a pro-Russian and socially conservative party, together with Vasile Tarlev (not in the picture), former Prime Minister (2001–2008) and head of the Future of Moldova Party, a left-wing populist and pro-Russian movement, lead a small protest outside the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in Chisinau, alleging electoral fraud as votes are counted in the 2025 parliamentary election in Chisinau, Moldova, on September 28, 2025.

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29 September 2025

CHISINAU, MOLDOVA – SEPTEMBER 28, 2025: Igor Dodon (C), former President of Moldova (2016–2020) and leader of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, a pro-Russian and socially conservative party, together with Vasile Tarlev (L), former Prime Minister (2001–2008) and head of the Future of Moldova Party, a left-wing populist and pro-Russian movement, lead a small protest outside the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in Chisinau, alleging electoral fraud as votes are counted in the 2025 parliamentary election in Chisinau, Moldova, on September 28, 2025.

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29 September 2025

CHISINAU, MOLDOVA – SEPTEMBER 28, 2025: Igor Dodon (C), former President of Moldova (2016–2020) and leader of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, a pro-Russian and socially conservative party, together with Vasile Tarlev (L), former Prime Minister (2001–2008) and head of the Future of Moldova Party, a left-wing populist and pro-Russian movement, lead a small protest outside the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in Chisinau, alleging electoral fraud as votes are counted in the 2025 parliamentary election in Chisinau, Moldova, on September 28, 2025.

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29 September 2025

CHISINAU, MOLDOVA – SEPTEMBER 28, 2025: Igor Dodon (C), former President of Moldova (2016–2020) and leader of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, a pro-Russian and socially conservative party, together with Vasile Tarlev (L), former Prime Minister (2001–2008) and head of the Future of Moldova Party, a left-wing populist and pro-Russian movement, lead a small protest outside the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in Chisinau, alleging electoral fraud as votes are counted in the 2025 parliamentary election in Chisinau, Moldova, on September 28, 2025.

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#12808506

29 September 2025

CHISINAU, MOLDOVA – SEPTEMBER 28, 2025: Igor Dodon (C), former President of Moldova (2016–2020) and leader of the Party of Socialists of the Republic of Moldova, a pro-Russian and socially conservative party, together with Vasile Tarlev (L), former Prime Minister (2001–2008) and head of the Future of Moldova Party, a left-wing populist and pro-Russian movement, lead a small protest outside the Central Electoral Commission (CEC) in Chisinau, alleging electoral fraud as votes are counted in the 2025 parliamentary election in Chisinau, Moldova, on September 28, 2025.

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