RPP not to join ruling coalition

Kathmandu, March 11: Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) has decided to not be part of the the current ruling coalition.    
The meeting of the central work execution committee of the party that concluded at its central office in Dhumbarahi today decided to vote against the government and stay in the opposition, said central member Sundar Pandey.    
The meeting which was held since Saturday also decided not to participate in the provincial governments as well for the moment and if there is a situation where the party's support is needed a decision will be taken in consultation with the relevant province unit at the appropriate time.    
Furthermore, the party has decided to participate in the by-elections to the House of Representatives and the Provincial Assembly to be held on coming 15th Baisakh in Ilam and Bajhang respectively. The party president of the respective province will coordinate with the president of the respective district to recommend the candidate for the two elections.(RSS)