"party unification program"

#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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#13159293

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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#13042601

30 November 2025

Ranju Darshana addresses the audience during the merger program with the Rastriya Swatantra Party at the Rastriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 30, 2025. The parties unify under the RSP name, retaining the bell as the election symbol, with Bibeksheel Sajha leaders joining a federal leadership platform until the next general convention.

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#13042607

30 November 2025

Rastriya Swantantra Party leader Dr. Toshima Karki gestures as she addresses the audience during the merger program with the Rastriya Swatantra Party at the Rastriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 30, 2025. The parties unify under the RSP name, retaining the bell as the election symbol, with Bibeksheel Sajha leaders joining a federal leadership platform until the next general convention.

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#13042609

30 November 2025

Representatives of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and the Bibeksheel Sajha Party sign a merger agreement during a program at the Rastriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 30, 2025. The unified party operates under the RSP name and retains the bell election symbol, with Bibeksheel Sajha leaders joining a federal leadership platform until the next general convention. The merger comes as Nepal's alternative political groups face increasing pressure to consolidate.

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#13042610

30 November 2025

Representatives of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and the Bibeksheel Sajha Party sign a merger agreement during a program at the Rastriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 30, 2025. The unified party operates under the RSP name and retains the bell election symbol, with Bibeksheel Sajha leaders joining a federal leadership platform until the next general convention. The merger comes as Nepal's alternative political groups face increasing pressure to consolidate.

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#13042604

30 November 2025

Ranju Darshana, a leader of the Bibeksheel Sajha Party, attends the merger program with the Rastriya Swatantra Party at the Rastriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 30, 2025. The parties unify under the RSP name, retaining the bell as the election symbol, with Bibeksheel Sajha leaders joining a federal leadership platform until the next general convention.

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#13042605

30 November 2025

Samikchya Baskota, chair of the Bibeksheel Sajha Party, attends the merger program with the Rastriya Swatantra Party at the Rastriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 30, 2025. The parties unify under the RSP name, retaining the bell as the election symbol, with Bibeksheel Sajha leaders joining a federal leadership platform until the next general convention.

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#13042606

30 November 2025

Dol Prasad Aryal, a leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), attends the merger program with the Rastriya Swatantra Party at the Rastriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 30, 2025. The parties unify under the RSP name, retaining the bell as the election symbol, with Bibeksheel Sajha leaders joining a federal leadership platform until the next general convention.

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#13042598

30 November 2025

Leaders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and the Bibeksheel Sajha Party pose for a group photo during the merger program at the Rastriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 30, 2025. The parties unify under the RSP name, retaining the bell as the election symbol, with Bibeksheel Sajha leaders joining a federal leadership platform until the next general convention.

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#13042600

30 November 2025

Rastriya Swantantra Party leader Dr. Swarnim Wale rings the bell during the merger program with the Rastriya Swatantra Party at the Rastriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Sunday. The parties unify under the RSP name, retaining the bell as the election symbol, with Bibeksheel Sajha leaders joining a federal leadership platform until the next general convention.

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#13042608

30 November 2025

Former Nepali Minister of Youth and Sports Biraj Bhakta Shrestha addresses the audience during the merger program with the Rastriya Swatantra Party at the Rastriya Sabha Griha in Kathmandu, Nepal, on November 30, 2025. The parties unify under the RSP name, retaining the bell as the election symbol, with Bibeksheel Sajha leaders joining a federal leadership platform until the next general convention.

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