KATHMANDU: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has postponed its planned pre-election rallies in Bhairahawa and Pokhara.

Vice-Chairman Dol Prasad Aryal said the programs, which were to be addressed by Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane and Senior Leader Balendra Shah, have been deferred until further notice, citing special circumstances.

In a formal communication, Aryal stated that the declaration assembly scheduled for Saturday in Bhairahawa, Rupandehi, as part of preparations for the 2026 House of Representatives election, has been postponed due to organizational priority setting and strategic considerations.

Political observers suggest the decision follows reports of possible resistance after RSP supporters allegedly burned a UML party flag in Dang a day earlier.