KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane has stated that the growing tendency within the party to expect promotions and calculate personal contributions goes against the party’s best interests.

Sharing his views via social media, he mentioned that it is a matter of concern to see such trends emerge just four years after the party’s establishment.

He emphasized that it is crucial to correct such mindsets and behaviors in a timely manner.

The RSP is currently preparing to hold its general convention in the last week of June.

Prior to this, the party has been conducting conventions at the ward, municipal, and district levels.

Lamichhane stated that it is inappropriate to expect permanent positions based on ad-hoc responsibilities distributed during the initial phases.

Hinting at recent disputes observed in a few districts, particularly in Madhesh Province, he stressed that the tendency to desperately vie and compete for leadership roles must be minimized through democratic processes.

He noted that the party’s current achievements were not possible through the efforts of just one or a few individuals, highlighting that the voters’ trust and the dedication of party members form the core foundation.

According to him, the energy and activeness of the new generation, built upon the foundation laid by older members, have brought the party to its present state.

He described the general convention not just as a process for selecting leadership, but as a historic opportunity to build the party’s long-term life, systems, methodologies, and a healthy political culture.

He added that democratic practices such as dialogue, consensus, and internal elections must be prioritized to select competent, honest, and public-friendly leadership.

Emphasizing that political style, behavior, and culture must evolve alongside ideology, Lamichhane warned that a new political force cannot be built while carrying old mindsets and tendencies.

According to him, the RSP’s goal now is not merely to remain an alternative force but to become a competent political power capable of leading the country.

He concluded by stating that as the party expands, it must abandon “me-centric” thinking and develop a “we-centric” culture, noting that everyone’s role becomes even more meaningful as the organization grows larger.