KATHMANDU, July 21: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has defended Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Magar against allegations of seeking visa appointments from the US Embassy.
Releasing a statement, RSP claimed Rana's letter, sent 17 months ago, had sparked controversy unjustly.
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According to the party, an internal RSP probe found no evidence of wrongdoing or financial transactions related to the letter.
The party asserted that requesting visa appointments is a common practice among political leaders and supports a fair investigation if needed. The party also accused the Nepali Congress and CPN-UML of conspiring to damage its image.
