Ruby Kumari Thakur, a 25-year-old member of the Labor Culture Party, has been nominated for the position of Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. The ruling party, Rastriya Swatantra Samajbadi Party (RSWP), has decided to support her candidacy. This information was confirmed by RSWP General Secretary Kavindra Burlakoti on March 26 in Kathmandu.
RSWP General Secretary Kavindra Burlakoti stated, “RSWP has resolved to support the Labor Culture Party’s candidate for the Deputy Speaker position. According to the current public expectation, emerging parties need to unite. This decision was made from the perspective that it is necessary to align with public sentiment.”
RSWP has also expressed support for Member of Parliament Ashok Kumar Chaudhary for the Deputy Speaker role. Another candidate for the Deputy Speaker position comes from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP). The RPP has fielded Saraswati Lama as their candidate, who was proposed by party leader Gyanendra Shahi. Additionally, Tahir Ali, Khushbu Oli, and Bharat Giri have also endorsed her candidacy.
