KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane has clarified that he is not participating in any effort to form a new government.

In a Facebook video message on Wednesday, Lamichhane said he is “neither in the leadership race nor attending any meetings related to government formation.”

“There is no need to drag my name into controversy. I have repeatedly said I am not in this race, so there is no reason to defame me,” he stated.

Lamichhane added that the ongoing movement was initiated by Generation Z and that its leadership should also be decided by them.

On the recent Nakkhu Jail episode, Lamichhane reiterated that he was released after an official letter and did not flee custody.

He said he had even contacted security chiefs, who told him to remain safe and assured they would reach out if necessary.

Lamichhane further noted that judicial bodies have been formally informed about his case, which he is pursuing through legal channels.