Rastriya Swatantra Party President Rabi Lamichhane called on Prime Minister Sushila Karki at the latter's official residence in Baluwatar on Sunday.
On the occasion, President Lamichhane thanked PM Karki for successfully holding the historic House of Representatives (HoR) elections under her leadership. "HoR elections are held in a free and fair atmosphere, giving a political exit to the country. It is a landmark achievement. For this success, I congratulate and thank the PM, her Cabinet members and secretariat," Lamichhane said.
He also praised PM Karki's resolute stand for the sake of fair and peaceful elections in a short time. "I have reverence to you for giving a democratic exit to the country," President Lamichhane reiterated before the PM. The government under the PM's leadership will be remembered forever, according to him. He further shared that he had expected her continuous guardianship.
In response, PM Karki congratulated RSP for its electoral achievement. "People have huge expectations of you. Challenges abound. Cautious navigation is imperative to change the country," she reminded, suggesting Lamichhane that he responded to the critics with works. If the resolution is forwarded with honesty, it meets expectations, according to her.
The PM's secretariat said that RSP President Lamichhane said his party had no objection to the decision the government had taken recently. Discussion was held on political matters between them.
"The government has the power to take any decision till it exists. So, we have no objection to its decisions," President Lamichhane said, expressing support for the government initiatives.
He said his party had much respect for the government for its historic delivery.
Even the issues like problems facing Nepali students in Portugal, conflict in West Asia and problems Nepali labourers facing there and supply of petroleum products surfaced in the discussion.
He urged the government to take proper initiatives on these pressing issues.