Kathmandu, Aug. 14 -- A simmering power struggle between Rastriya Prajantra Party (RPP) Chairman Rajendra Lingden and General Secretary Dhawal Shamsher Rana spilled over into the party's youth wing on Wednesday, forcing an abrupt postponement of RPP's Kathmandu district convention.

The event, inaugurated by party chair Lingden, ended with a clash between rival factions in the party.

After Lingden's departure, Jyoti Lama, representing the disgruntled faction, declared himself chairperson of the Kathmandu chapter of the youth wing. The two factions accused each other of unnecessary interference in the event, reflecting deep internal tensions.

RPP, which advocates for the revival of the Hindu kingdom, is also geared to hold its general co...