Tue, 13 October 2026
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Tue, 13 October 2026
Kathmandu, Oct 13: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has initiated internal investigation into allegations against its member in the House of Representatives, Khagendra Sunar, that have published in media.
The RSP has directed HoR member Sunar not to participate in any formal programmes from the position of public post until the investigation against him is concluded.
A press release issued by RSP General Secretary Bipin Kumar Acharya mentioned that party's serious attention has been drawn towards news, audio and questions related to Sunar.
The issues like the act of undermining the dignity and respect of women, threats, intimidation and suspicious financial transaction have been considered serious and sensitive.
The RSP has asked its Central Discipline Commission to immediately forward internal investigation process to find out truth and reality, reads the statement, adding the party has a policy of zero tolerance against mistreatment of women, violation of official decorum and criminal offenses.
Expressing belief that the concerned bodies of the state would carry out independent, impartial and fact-based investigation, the party expressed commitment to provide full support in the investigation process.
The RSP argued that the party is determined on democratic values that 'no one is above the law', clarifying that further steps would be taken in accordance with law and party statute, based on the conclusion of state's investigation and party's internal investigation.
The party also expressed commitment not to provide a political protection to anyone violating laws and conducting activities contrary to official conduct. (RSS)
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