Rajendra Lingden is the new Rastriya Prajatantra Party Chairman
Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) leader Rajendra Lingden has been elected the party Chairman defeating his rival candidate Kamal Thapa.
Lingden, who is the only lawmaker representing his party in the House of Representatives, won with 200 more votes than his rival Kamal Thapa. Lingden won the election with 1,817 votes while his contender Thapa got 1,617 votes.
Not surprisingly, Lingden’s political ascendancy met stiff opposition, including from outgoing Chairman Kamal Thapa, who questioned his maturity and experience.
When Lingden contested as the party Chairman, some had argued that a young leader should first gain some experiences.
Elections were held for 148 central members including four Vice-Chairmen and three General Secretaries.
Another candidate and outgoing Chairman Thapa has said that he would accept the defeat.
Taking to Twitter on Sunday morning, he congratulated Lingden on winning the chairmanship.
“I heartily accept the defeat in the election for the post of RPP chairperson, embracing democratic values and beliefs. Congratulations and best wishes to the newly elected Chairman Rajendra Lingden. I am grateful to all the friends of the party who have faith and trust in us even in adverse circumstances,” Thapa tweeted.
Thapa has, meanwhile, blamed former king Gyanendra Shah for his defeat alleging Nirmal Niwas for “interfering” in the party against him.
There is an arrangement that an elected party Chairman can nominate including seven Joint General Secretaries, treasurer, joint treasurer, Spokesperson and Joint Spokesperson of the party.
Newly-elected Chairman of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Rajendra Lingden has said that the country needs a monarchy. Also a lawmaker to the House of Representatives, Lingden was elected the Chairman of the RPP on Sunday morning by defeating former Chairman Kamal Thapa with 200 more votes.
Addressing a victory celebration held after being elected to the Chairperson on Sunday, Lingden said monarchy has become the need of the hour for the sake of national unity.
Lingden also announced to unite all in favor of the monarchy and Hindu state within six months.
He said that he would unite all the organizations and parties that are advocating for monarchy and a Hindu nation.
“We will build a national force by uniting all the individuals, groups, organizations and parties that are in favor of monarchy and a Hindu nation,” he said.
He also stressed the need to end corruption in the country. “It is also high time that all Nepalis united against corruption,” he added.
Chairman Lingden urged all Nepalis to move ahead united by forgetting the bitter past experiences.
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