RSP’s Rash Decision To Quit Govt

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) recently opted out of the government, triggering questions how mature it was to make an exit from power so early. In 42 days after joining the government, the party quitted it over its differences with the prime minister on regaining the post of home ministry portfolio. RSP, which made miraculous victory in November 20, 2022 general elections for the House of Representatives winning seven seats in the first-past-the-post (FTPT) category and 13 through the proportional representation. With a total of 20 seats, RSP has become the fourth largest party just behind Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and CPN (Maoist Centre), which had a long history of struggles and movements.