Kathmandu, March 25: The National Janamorcha has accused the Rastriya Swatantra Party, RSP, of operating under the influence of the United States and claimed the party could be used as a force against China in regional politics.
Speaking at a program in Kathmandu on Tuesday, Rastriya Janamorcha General Secretary Manoj Bhatt said the RSP appears to be guided by American interests and lacks a clear foreign policy position. He argued that Washington could use the party as part of a strategy aimed at countering China’s influence in the region.
“You are actually being operated by the United States. Your foreign policy position is not clear. The US will use you as a force against China,” Bhatt said while addressing the gathering.
Bhatt added that his party will keep a close watch to ensure that the RSP is not used to serve the interests of any foreign country. According to him, Nepal must protect its sovereignty and maintain an independent foreign policy based on national interests.
He also said the RSP might seek political cooperation with the Communist Party of Nepal, led by Pushpa Kamal Dahal. Bhatt claimed such cooperation could help the party expand its political space in the coming years.
According to Bhatt, the Nepali Congress and the CPN UML still hold a strong voter base across the country. Because of that, he argued, newer political forces like the RSP may attempt to build alliances with other parties, including Dahal’s party, to weaken the traditional power centres in Nepali politics.
Rastriya Janamorcha leader also warned that Nepal should remain careful about external influence in domestic politics. He said political parties must present a clear foreign policy position, particularly at a time when major powers are competing for influence in South Asia.
The Rastriya Swatantra Party, formed only a few years ago, has gained attention in national politics after securing a notable presence in parliament and drawing support from urban voters and young people. Its leadership has repeatedly said the party stands for good governance, anti-corruption measures, and an independent foreign policy based on Nepal’s national interest.
Despite those claims, Bhatt insisted that questions remain about the party’s international outlook and political alignment. He said his party will continue to raise such issues in the public sphere.
People’s News Monitoring Service.
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