KATHMANDU: Prime Minister Balen Shah has been appointed as the senior leader of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
The decision was taken during the party’s Central Committee meeting held at Ghantighar in Banasthali, Kathmandu, on Wednesday, in line with a resolution passed during the party’s first General Convention in Chitwan.
Although Shah was not nominated as a Central Committee member, the Chitwan General Convention had unanimously decided to appoint him as the party’s senior leader. Acting on that decision, RSP Chair Ravi Lamichhane formally endorsed his appointment during Wednesday’s meeting.
Meanwhile, the party has yet to finalise appointments to several other key positions, including vice-chairpersons.
RSP’s first General Convention was held in Bharatpur, Chitwan, from Asar 7–9, 2083 BS. The party is now moving to complete the formation of its Central Committee around six weeks after the convention concluded.
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