The Supreme Court has asked the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) to clarify why Dr. Mukul Dhakal was removed from the post of General Secretary, following his legal petition claiming the removal was illegal.
The Supreme Court of Nepal has issued a show cause order in response to a writ petition filed by Dr. Mukul Dhakal, the former General Secretary of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). The single bench of Justice Kumar Regmi has scheduled a discussion on Asar 17 before issuing any interim order, and has asked both parties to clarify the grounds for Dhakal’s dismissal.
Dr. Dhakal filed the writ petition earlier today, asserting that he remains the lawful General Secretary of the party. In the writ, he has named the RSP office, newly appointed General Secretary Kabindra Burlakoti, spokesperson Manish Jha, and party president Rabi Lamichhane as respondents. He has demanded a writ of certiorari to reverse the party’s action.
In addition to approaching the Supreme Court, Dhakal has also submitted a complaint to the Election Commission, requesting it not to update any official documents related to the party’s action against him. About a year ago, the RSP had suspended him from the roles of General Secretary, central committee member, and general member, citing undisciplined behavior and remarks that contradicted party values.
However, Dhakal has challenged the suspension as unlawful and continues to claim legitimacy to his former positions within the party.
This article was originally published on bajarkochirfar.com. Translated with the help of AI and reviewed by our editorial team.
