Nepal, June 22 -- The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has moved to make its organisational structure more inclusive by amending its party statute, a decision that has been welcomed by communities expected to benefit from the changes.

The party's revised provisions aim to ensure greater representation of women, Indigenous groups, Madheshis and Dalits. Under the amendment, one of the central vice-chairperson positions must be held by a woman, representing the country's female population, which makes up nearly half of the population.

Among the 99 elected central committee members, 35 seats-five representatives from each province-have been made fully inclusive. The statute also requires at least two women representatives from each province....