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5 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane attends a program announcing a political merger. Leaders of the RSP, former leadership of the Nagarik Unmukti Party, and Tharuhat/Tharuwan campaigners attend the event, where the parties and groups sign a nine-point agreement formalizing the political integration.

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#13159287

5 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, leaders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), former leadership of the Nagarik Unmukti Party, and Tharuhat/Tharuwan campaigners attend a program announcing their political merger. The parties and groups sign a nine-point agreement formalizing the political integration.

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#13159288

5 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, leaders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), former leadership of the Nagarik Unmukti Party, and Tharuhat/Tharuwan campaigners attend a program announcing their political merger. The parties and groups sign a nine-point agreement formalizing the political integration.

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#13159289

5 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, leaders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), former leadership of the Nagarik Unmukti Party, and Tharuhat/Tharuwan campaigners attend a program announcing their political merger. The parties and groups sign a nine-point agreement formalizing the political integration.

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#13159290

5 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, leaders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), former leadership of the Nagarik Unmukti Party, and Tharuhat/Tharuwan campaigners attend a program announcing their political merger. The parties and groups sign a nine-point agreement formalizing the political integration.

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#13159291

5 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, leaders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), former leadership of the Nagarik Unmukti Party, and Tharuhat/Tharuwan campaigners attend a program announcing their political merger. The parties and groups sign a nine-point agreement formalizing the political integration.

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5 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, leaders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), former leadership of the Nagarik Unmukti Party, and Tharuhat/Tharuwan campaigners attend a program announcing their political merger. The parties and groups sign a nine-point agreement formalizing the political integration.

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#13159295

5 January 2026

In Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 5, 2026, Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Rabi Lamichhane attends a program announcing a political merger. Leaders of the RSP, former leadership of the Nagarik Unmukti Party, and Tharuhat/Tharuwan campaigners attend the event, where the parties and groups sign a nine-point agreement formalizing the political integration.

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#13159198

5 January 2026

Former Nepali TV host and Deputy Prime Minister Rabi Lamichhane (in red scarf) attends the grand political realignment announcement assembly in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 5, 2026. Lamichhane, also the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), strikes a deal on December 28 and 29, 2025, for unification with the Ujyalo Nepal Party led by Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and Kulman Ghising. The party says the realignment aims to strengthen its organizational base and expand its political footprint ahead of upcoming political developments.

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#13159199

5 January 2026

Former Nepali TV host and Deputy Prime Minister Rabi Lamichhane (in red scarf) attends the grand political realignment announcement assembly in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 5, 2026. Lamichhane, also the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), strikes a deal on December 28 and 29, 2025, for unification with the Ujyalo Nepal Party led by Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and Kulman Ghising. The party says the realignment aims to strengthen its organizational base and expand its political footprint ahead of upcoming political developments.

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#13159200

5 January 2026

Former Nepali TV host and Deputy Prime Minister Rabi Lamichhane (in red scarf) attends the grand political realignment announcement assembly in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 5, 2026. Lamichhane, also the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), strikes a deal on December 28 and 29, 2025, for unification with the Ujyalo Nepal Party led by Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and Kulman Ghising. The party says the realignment aims to strengthen its organizational base and expand its political footprint ahead of upcoming political developments.

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#13159201

5 January 2026

Former Nepali TV host and Deputy Prime Minister Rabi Lamichhane (in red scarf) attends the grand political realignment announcement assembly in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 5, 2026. Lamichhane, also the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), strikes a deal on December 28 and 29, 2025, for unification with the Ujyalo Nepal Party led by Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and Kulman Ghising. The party says the realignment aims to strengthen its organizational base and expand its political footprint ahead of upcoming political developments.

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#13159202

5 January 2026

Former Nepali TV host and Deputy Prime Minister Rabi Lamichhane (in red scarf) attends the grand political realignment announcement assembly in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 5, 2026. Lamichhane, also the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), strikes a deal on December 28 and 29, 2025, for unification with the Ujyalo Nepal Party led by Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and Kulman Ghising. The party says the realignment aims to strengthen its organizational base and expand its political footprint ahead of upcoming political developments.

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#13159203

5 January 2026

Former Nepali TV host and Deputy Prime Minister Rabi Lamichhane (in red scarf) attends the grand political realignment announcement assembly in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 5, 2026. Lamichhane, also the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), strikes a deal on December 28 and 29, 2025, for unification with the Ujyalo Nepal Party led by Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and Kulman Ghising. The party says the realignment aims to strengthen its organizational base and expand its political footprint ahead of upcoming political developments.

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#13159204

5 January 2026

Former Nepali TV host and Deputy Prime Minister Rabi Lamichhane (in red scarf) attends the grand political realignment announcement assembly in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 5, 2026. Lamichhane, also the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), strikes a deal on December 28 and 29, 2025, for unification with the Ujyalo Nepal Party led by Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and Kulman Ghising. The party says the realignment aims to strengthen its organizational base and expand its political footprint ahead of upcoming political developments.

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#13159205

5 January 2026

Former Nepali TV host and Deputy Prime Minister Rabi Lamichhane (in red scarf) attends the grand political realignment announcement assembly in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 5, 2026. Lamichhane, also the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), strikes a deal on December 28 and 29, 2025, for unification with the Ujyalo Nepal Party led by Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and Kulman Ghising. The party says the realignment aims to strengthen its organizational base and expand its political footprint ahead of upcoming political developments.

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