SARLAHI, Sept 24: In the recently concluded third phase of local elections, the Rastriya Janata Party Nepal (RJPN) has faced a humiliating defeat in Sarlahi, the home district of its three prominent leaders - Mahantha Thakur, Rajendra Mahato and Mahendra Raya.

JANAKPUR, August 3: CPN (UML) secretary Yogesh Bhattarai has accused Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Centre) for misusing Rastriya Janata Party Nepal against his party.

BHAIRAHAWA, June 21: The local administration in Rupandehi has concluded that the poll-opposing Rastriya Janata Party Nepal's (RJPN) participation in the upcoming local level elections as independent candidates has made providing security during the polls easier in the district.