Bharatpur, June 27 -- The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has elected its new leadership after a drawn-out national convention marked by logistical breakdowns, delayed proceedings and visible factional realignments.

While party chair Rabi Lamichhane and vice-chair Swarnim Wagle were elected unopposed, contested races for key posts ended with Sobita Gautam winning the vice-chair position and Bipin Acharya securing the general secretary post.

Both Gautam and Acharya have been with the party since its formation. Gautam, who currently serves as Minister for Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs, has a background in social activism from her student years. Acharya, previously a joint general secretary, has worked closely with the leadership a...