Kathmandu: Suspended Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane met with Speaker Devraj Ghimire on Friday, seeking the lifting of his suspension from Parliament. Lamichhane, accompanied by RSP lawmakers, arrived at Singha Durbar to submit an application arguing that his suspension was unlawful and against House regulations.
According to sources, Lamichhane cited the case of Nepali Congress (NC) lawmaker Tek Bahadur Gurung, whose suspension was lifted, and urged the Speaker to ensure the same process applies to him. Discussions on the matter are ongoing between Lamichhane and Speaker Ghimire.
Lamichhane’s suspension had sparked controversy, with his party maintaining that the decision lacked legal grounds. His latest move signals an attempt to pressure parliamentary leadership into a resolution. However, it remains unclear how Speaker Ghimire will respond to the request.