KATHMANDU: Dr Mukul Dhakal, the suspended general secretary of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), has appealed to the Election Commission (EC) to halt processing any correspondence related to his suspension.

In a letter submitted to the Election Commission on Sunday, Dhakal claimed he was unaware of his purported dismissal. He condemned the communication as unlawful and requested that it not be processed.

Dhakal urged the Election Commission to disregard any update letters received, citing Section 51 of the Political Parties Act, 2073, which allows a 30-day period for such updates. He also argued that, according to sub-section (2) of Section 18 of the Political Parties Act, he was not given a fair opportunity to present his case.

“The Constitution of Nepal upholds democratic principles, which require due process for justice. The Political Parties Act 2073 also stipulates that actions taken without providing an opportunity for justice are illegal,” Dhakal stated.

He also emphasized that any party meeting held without his authorization or presence is considered illegal.

“I have not authorized any central committee member or official to convene meetings. Therefore, any meeting held in my absence or without my consent will be deemed illegal,” he asserted.

 
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