RSP seeks clarification from lawmaker Shrestha on controversial phone call

KATHMANDU:  The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has directed its lawmaker Dhaka Kumar Shrestha to submit a clarification within 24 hours on a controversial phone call circulated in the public media outlets.

Issuing a press statement today, RSP general secretary and spokesperson Mukul Dhakal stated that MP Shrestha has been directed not to carry out any of the activities in the capacity of RSP’s general member.

According to spokesperson Dhakal, the party’s central disciplinary committee has been directed to probe into the telephone call and submit the report to the party within three days. As circulated in the media outlets, lawmaker Shrestha has sought money from a business person stating that money was needed for him to support the party to become the Health Minister. RSS