RSP Launches Main Organizing Committee as Lamichhane Poises for First Big Convention

The Rastriya Swatantra Party has moved into full convention mode, forming a Main Organizing Committee for its first general convention under the chairmanship of party president Rabi Lamichhane. The committee brings together the party’s central leadership and province chiefs as the RSP prepares for a milestone gathering that could shape its next phase of growth.

According to party general secretary Kabindra Burlakoti, the committee includes prominent leaders such as Dr. Swarnim Wagle, Manish Jha, and Sobita Gautam. The structure also covers all central committee members and province presidents, signaling a broad internal effort to manage the convention’s logistics, agenda, and political messaging.

A major moment for a fast-rising party

The convention comes at a time when the RSP is trying to consolidate its position after a rapid rise in Nepal’s political landscape. Party leaders have already set the first general convention for Chitwan, with preparations now shifting from planning to execution.

Rabi Lamichhane remains at the center of that process, and the formation of the organizing committee further underscores his influence inside the party. With the party’s top leaders involved in the convention machinery, the RSP appears determined to present a tightly coordinated showcase of its internal strength.

What the committee means

The Main Organizing Committee is expected to oversee the full range of convention preparations, from coordination across party structures to managing the event itself. By including central committee members and province presidents, the RSP is attempting to bring both national leadership and grassroots organization into the same framework.

That approach suggests the party wants its first general convention to be more than a routine internal meeting. It is likely to serve as a platform for leadership affirmation, strategic direction, and political signaling as the RSP continues to define its identity on the national stage.

Key figures in the spotlight

Among the names attached to the committee, Dr. Swarnim Wagle, Manish Jha, and Sobita Gautam stand out as visible representatives of the party’s newer political face. Their involvement points to an effort to blend established leadership with a broader, more dynamic lineup of organizers.

With the committee now in place, the party has entered the decisive phase of preparation for what is expected to be one of its most important internal events since its formation.