On Saturday and Sunday, the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (Raswap) conducted the second phase of training on the roles of the party, government, and MPs at the Staff College in Jawalakhel. Party chairman Ravi Lamichhane urged the MPs to reconsider their approach, stating, ‘Riding government vehicles and waving flags is not a measure of success,’ and encouraged them to take a ‘U-turn.’ He reminded them of the struggles and sacrifices of leaders from older parties and advised MPs to pay special attention to bill and law-making processes.
Kathmandu, 27 Baishakh – The ruling Raswap party delivered training on the roles of the party, government, and parliamentarians on Saturday and Sunday. The first training session after the election was held at the five-star Royal Tulip Hotel, while the second training took place at the Staff College in Jawalakhel. Balendra Shah, who did not participate in the first training, was again absent from this second phase despite being the parliamentary party leader.
Similar to the first session, party chairman Ravi Lamichhane focused on clarifying the main objectives to the MPs. He provided an account of parliamentary legislative procedures, parliamentary politics, and the party’s journey from its inception to its current status. This exposed the growing psychological dynamics within Raswap, highlighting efforts through training to steer the party away from a problematic path.
Following the election, many leaders were competing for ministerial positions, with former parliamentarians considering themselves entitled based on their experience. However, as these former MPs were not prioritized, a distinct psychological shift has emerged among Raswap legislators. On Sunday, Ravi addressed this clearly, stating, ‘Believing that success is measured by riding government vehicles and waving flags is a grave mistake. If you regard only these as signs of success, we are heading in the wrong direction. The wrong path never leads to the destination. Therefore, please take a U-turn.’
Many individuals seen as MPs are also aspiring to other positions within the party or parliament, which has led to a growing number of complaints within Raswap. Ravi revealed that numerous members have been requesting positions. ‘Sometimes friends say, “Chairman, I have been involved from the beginning, my contribution is this much,” and then come knocking on the door demanding value for their contributions. Hearing this pains me. Comrades, if I do not demand a price for my contributions in this party, how can you expect to? I have contributed too, but now is not the time to demand value; it is time to contribute even more,’ Ravi addressed the members.
