Chitwan, June 24 -- The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party has adopted a core policy of building a welfare state with a liberal economy.

The party said it believes in a liberal economy with social justice, committed to the equitable progress of Nepalis, and identifies itself as a pluralist democratic party, clarifying this position.

At the convention, senior party leader and Finance Minister Swarnim Wagle presented the party's political-economic document, which positions the RSP as a pluralist democratic force committed to social justice, inclusive development and equitable prosperity.

The document states that the party's goal is to build a socially just and inclusive society through accountable, rule-based governance within a fully democ...