Kathmandu: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which is set to join the government, is preparing to replace traditional political practices with a results-driven governance model. Moving away from populist, individual-level decisions, the party plans to enter government with a structured and institutional action plan focused on measurable outcomes.
Following intensive discussions between party chair Rabi Lamichhane and parliamentary party leader Balen Shah, a new governing strategy has been finalized. At the heart of this approach is an ambitious “100 decisions in 100 days” framework, designed to demonstrate swift and tangible delivery.
Breaking from tradition, RSP ministers will not limit themselves to symbolic “first decisions” upon assuming office. Instead, the party is preparing to endorse a comprehensive list of 100 concrete decisions during the very first Cabinet meeting—each to be implemented within the first 100 days. These decisions will be distributed across ministries, ensuring that ministers focus on collective accountability and execution rather than personal publicity.
To strengthen implementation, the party has introduced a new support structure: each minister will be assisted by a team of four lawmakers. This model aims to provide both operational backing and oversight, reinforcing coordination between policy formulation and execution while easing the workload on individual ministers.
RSP has also emphasized merit-based selection in forming the Cabinet. Internal lobbying has been discouraged, with expertise and competence serving as the primary criteria. Although 25 candidates were initially shortlisted, the final list of 18 ministers is expected to be finalized shortly.
As parliamentary leader, Balen Shah has been tasked with ensuring effective coordination between the government and the legislature. The success of the “100 days–100 decisions” model is being positioned as the key benchmark for the government’s performance.
With preparations nearly complete, RSP plans to finalize ministerial appointments and proceed with the oath-taking ceremony alongside the Prime Minister on Friday morning. Whether this new approach will set a lasting precedent in Nepal’s political landscape will become clear in the coming 100 days.
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