KATHMANDU, May 10: A two-day parliamentary training program for lawmakers of the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) began in Kathmandu on Saturday under the slogan “Capable MPs, Strong Parliament.”
The program, organized by the party’s training department at the Staff College in Jawalakhel, Lalitpur, aims to strengthen lawmakers’ parliamentary skills and leadership capacity.
The opening session was jointly inaugurated by party vice-chair and Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle and deputy parliamentary party leader Ganesh Parajuli.
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According to the party, the training is designed to equip lawmakers with the knowledge and skills needed to play more effective roles in Parliament and parliamentary committees. Sessions include parliamentary committee discussions, speech delivery in the House, parliamentary conduct, responsibilities, accountability, and issue-based deliberations.
The party described the event as an important platform for capacity building, self-evaluation, exchange of experiences, and the development of future political culture.
Although participation was made mandatory for all lawmakers, attendance at the program appeared relatively low.
Prime Minister and parliamentary party leader Balendra Shah and party chair Rabi Lamichhane did not attend Saturday’s session.
The event was attended by party general secretaries Kabindra Burlakoti and Bhupdev Shah, joint general secretary Bipin Acharya, and other office bearers and lawmakers.
The training, running from 11:30 am to 5 pm, will conclude on Sunday with an address by party chair Lamichhane.
Sunday’s sessions will focus on political conduct, diplomacy, and preparations for upcoming elections. Chief whip Krantishikha Dhital is scheduled to deliver training on political psychology, behavior, and ethical conduct, while Foreign Minister Shishir Khanal will brief participants on international diplomatic relations and matters of state protocol.
Joint General Secretary Acharya will also present a working paper on scientific candidate selection methods and the party’s internal preparations for upcoming local elections. Political parties everywhere love the phrase “scientific framework.” Usually it means spreadsheets, PowerPoint slides, and at least one deeply exhausted volunteer.
During the closing session, Lamichhane is expected to deliver a directive speech focusing on the party’s core agenda, commitment to good governance, and the responsibilities lawmakers must fulfill as accountable public representatives.
The party says the intensive two-day program is expected to help its lawmakers present public concerns more effectively in Parliament while upholding parliamentary decorum.
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