Kathmandu, July 6 -- More than a week after the ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) elected its new leadership, the party is yet to complete its central committee and executive body, with internal consultations continuing over 51 nominated central members and 12 key office-bearer positions.

Rabi Lamichhane, who was elected unopposed as party chair at the RSP's first general convention in Chitwan, took the oath of office in Bharatpur on June 26. After returning to Kathmandu, he formally assumed his responsibility by administering the oath to newly elected central committee members and office bearers at the party's central office in Ghantighar, Banasthali, on July 1.

Despite completing the party leadership election, the RSP has yet to c...