Life is a mosaic of moments — some that test you, some that teach you, and some that transform you.
Though the idea had long simmered, it was in Falgun–Chaitra 2078 and Baisakh–Jestha 2079 that the real groundwork began. Big names hesitated, calling it too soon—despite their concerns for the nation. So, we forged ahead ourselves, wearing multiple hats. I take pride in playing a core role during this bold and defining phase of our journey.
Naming the Party & Choosing the Symbol
At a friend’s office in Narayanchaur, Charu, Khusbu, and I finalized the name—debating between Rastriya and Nepal Swatantra Party. We weighed the bell and mic as symbols. Despite concerns, we returned to the bell. After much discussion and consultation, the name and symbol I proposed were chosen—something I feel deeply honored and grateful to have contributed.
Finalizing the Party Colour
At a meeting in RLF’s Gaushala office, we discussed color. Having used red extensively at Galaxy 4K, I was keen to try something new. Yet I wanted the party’s look to connect with the national flag, so I proposed a blue closer to turquoise. Khusbu ji turned this into a beautiful visual identity with a bell symbol and flag that now stand as emblems of hope and fresh beginnings.
Building Our Digital Footprint
Though I come from a non-tech background, I’ve always enjoyed the digital space. With immense support from Binit ji, we ensured everything—YouTube, Facebook, Twitter (now X), emails, domains, and more—was ready ahead of the official launch. The digital backbone of RSP was solid from day one.
Drafting the Party Bylaws
Before our party office was set up, Mukul and I took the responsibility of developing the bylaws. Our first meeting took place in a coffee shop. It was informal, yet focused. From there, multiple meetings shaped the foundation, which Mukul and his team later turned into a working legal document.
The Big Reveal: Asar 7, 2079
Khusbu ji took charge of event design and budget management, while I handled the event content, itinerary, and live stream. Despite fears about attendance, the venue was jam-packed. That day, seeing thousands of eyes filled with hope confirmed that something special was unfolding.
Connecting the Dots
Once we received official recognition from the Election Commission, we started reaching out to individuals—not famous faces, but those with potential. Many of the people we met at that time became our candidates, some of whom are now MPs, while others work actively for the party. I’ve always believed in one-on-one communication, and now, as the head of the Leadership Academy, I continue to rely on that strength
The Tundikhel Mass Gathering
Our first major post-inception event was at Tundikhel. We wanted speakers who were part of the journey, might join us, or simply believed in us. We were unsure whether people would show up—but they did. That Saturday saw overwhelming support. A few prominent individuals we respected chose not to attend, which was disappointing—but the massive turnout drowned that negativity.
Writing the Manifesto
Initially, I was tasked with leading the manifesto writing, but it was reassigned. When the quality fell short, a few of us stepped in—Ganesh Karki, Sumana Shrestha, and I. We branded it “BACHA PATRA,” a promise document. Late-night sessions led to a visually engaging and slogan-rich manifesto. Even if I now feel the slogans could be better, back then they felt like gold. We presented the document in a public press conference, reading it aloud with pride.
The Proportional Candidate Hustle
Fulfilling cluster quotas—especially marginalized ones—was a massive task. Stationed in Swayambhu, our team made frantic calls and requests for voter IDs. Convincing people to jump into politics at the last moment was chaotic, but we pulled it off.
RSP App & Digital Primary Election
Conducting a primary election via mobile app was a bold move. Despite skepticism and technical hiccups, we developed an app that allowed not just candidate selection, but offered a suite of features. Running both proportional and direct candidate selection digitally remains a highlight of our innovation.
The Narayani Magic
The last event before the general election happened on the banks of the Narayani River. I managed the event and decided to deliver my first public speech as a political leader. Having worked mostly behind the scenes, I wanted to test myself. The crowd embraced me warmly, and that magical evening remains etched in my memory.