KATHMANDU: Rabi Lamichhane, chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has issued a 12-point directive to party lawmakers during an informal discussion at the party’s parliamentary office in Singha Durbar.

Lamichhane said regular ministry-level interactions would be held between MPs and ministers, including ministry secretaries, at fixed intervals, adding that transforming the culture of power and public service would be a key priority following the change in government.

“The Rastriya Swatantra Party is not for those seeking to become ‘masters.’ This party is for servants and facilitators,” Lamichhane said.

He said efforts were underway to make the “Hello Sarkar” mechanism more effective and to enable tracking of complaints and actions taken. MPs, he said, have been instructed to coordinate across all levels while focusing primarily on lawmaking without overstepping their role.

Lamichhane said lawmakers have been directed to take initiatives to prevent discrimination and incidents occurring under the pretext of inter-caste marriages, while maintaining dignity and avoiding emotional reactions at incident sites. He added that the government was aware of the impact of the Gulf conflict on market prices and was working on the issue.

He urged party members to take responsibility at their respective levels to strengthen the organisation. On the issue of squatters, Lamichhane said those living in high-risk areas had been repeatedly informed and were being relocated to safer places, alongside ongoing work on data collection and management. He said MPs should raise concerns if further caution is needed.

Lamichhane said the government was concerned about citizens living near drainage systems and flood-prone areas and that ensuring safe housing was its duty. He said a special commission would be formed to address such issues nationwide, adding that no one would be rendered homeless in the process.

“The government will take responsibility for ensuring food, shelter, clothing, and employment opportunities for all homeless citizens,” Lamichhane said, adding that no squatters would be made homeless. He also said suggestions for coordination were welcome but warned against unnecessary politicisation and “vote bank” politics.

On ordinances, Lamichhane said public expectations could not be met unless past politicisation and wrong appointments were corrected. He said ordinances were previously used to split parties or detain opponents, but the current approach was aimed at necessary reforms within the legal framework.

He said the party’s decision to allow the main opposition to lead a parliamentary committee reflected its commitment to democratic practice, noting that in the past, members of the Prime Minister’s party often chaired the Public Accounts Committee.

Lamichhane said vacancies in constitutional bodies and commissions had created difficulties in decision-making and forced reliance on acting officials. He added that greater proactiveness and measured political assertiveness were needed to meet public expectations.

He said regular discussions would continue and that he would remain available to facilitate lawmakers facing difficulties in their duties. He urged members not to wait for meetings and to present their views in writing.

Lamichhane also said those interested in joining the party were welcome but must demonstrate commitment through active involvement before seeking opportunities.