KATHMANDU: Former DIG Ramesh Kharel has tendered his resignation from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) following a clarification sought by the party.

Kharel’s resignation from the party is effective from Wednesday.

In the by-election held on April 23, Kharel had contested as an RSP candidate for the Bara-2 constituency.

He was defeated by Janata Samajbadi Party Chairman Upendra Yadav.

A few days ago, Kharel criticized RSP Chairman Rabi Lamichhane, alleging Lamichhane’s personal interests in leading the Home Ministry.

Kharel’s critique of RSP’s decision to join the incumbent government prompted the party’s disciplinary committee to seek clarification from him.

“He was asked for clarification,” said RSP General Secretary Mukul Dhakal, adding, “He has submitted his resignation letter in English. The party will decide after a meeting.”

In his resignation letter, Kharel announced his dissociation from RSP, effective from Wednesday.

In the election held on November 20, 2022, Kharel had contested as a candidate for Kathmandu-1 from the Sushasan Party.