KATHMANDU, June 5: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has condemned the recent comments made by CPN-UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli targeting RSP leader and Education Minister Sumana Shrestha. Oli's statement, which suggested that Shrestha had become a minister after marrying a foreigner, has sparked controversy.
During a meeting of the House of Representatives on Wednesday, RSP lawmaker Shishir Khanal criticized Oli's remarks, stating that they undermine the long-standing efforts towards women's and class emancipation in Nepal's politics. Khanal said that Sumana Shrestha's contributions should be respected and not trivialized.
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Khanal said that Sumana Shrestha was mischaracterized, stressing that such statements are offensive in a society that worships historical figures like Bhrikuti and Sita.
