BJP chief Nitin Nabin meets delegates of Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (Lead)
New Delhi, June 2
BJP National President Nitin Nabin on Tuesday interacted with a delegation of Nepal's ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by Rabi Lamichhane, sharing an overview of the party's ideological foundations and Prime Minister Narendra Modi's governance model.
As part of the 'Know BJP' initiative, Nabin welcomed the delegation and shared insights on the party's organisational structure and its approach to public engagement.
He explained how the party functions from the national level down to the booth level, highlighting the crucial role played by BJP workers in maintaining continuous contact with citizens and addressing issues at the grassroots.
Nabin emphasised the deep-rooted and historic ties between India and Nepal, describing the relationship as one built on shared civilizational heritage, cultural affinity and strong people-to-people connections.
He said such interactions play an important role in strengthening democratic dialogue and fostering closer engagement between political parties in the two neighbouring countries.
The RSP delegation expressed interest in understanding the BJP's membership process, candidate selection mechanism, and methods of identifying and nurturing grassroots leadership.
Responding to their queries, Nabin explained that the BJP's organisational strength stems from sustained public outreach, booth-level engagement, and active participation of ordinary citizens in the democratic process.
The BJP president also highlighted the governance model under PM Modi, stating that development, public service, good governance, and effective welfare delivery remain central pillars of the party's political and governance philosophy.
Nabin also discussed the growing influence of Generation Z in politics. Both sides exchanged views on the role of young people in shaping democratic participation, influencing public discourse, and emerging as future political leaders.
The meeting was attended by several senior BJP leaders, including Arun Singh, Member of Parliament Sanjay Jaiswal, Member of Parliament Bansuri Swaraj, and Vijay Chauthaiwale.
As part of their visit, the Nepalese delegation toured the BJP Media Centre and the party's Central Library, gaining insights into the party's communication and knowledge-management systems.
The interaction concluded with a lunch meeting attended by several prominent BJP leaders, including Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Members of Parliament Manoj Tiwari, Ramvir Singh Bidhuri and Praveen Khandelwal and Union Minister of State and Delhi BJP chief Harsh Malhotra.
The meeting is being viewed as part of the BJP's broader efforts to engage with political parties and democratic institutions across South Asia, while showcasing its organisational model and governance experience through the 'Know BJP' initiative.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Nepal and India share so much in terms of culture and history. This initiative to show them how a party works from the booth level up is impressive. The 'Know BJP' program seems like a smart diplomatic move.
Interesting that Gen Z's role in politics was discussed. Young people in both India and Nepal are becoming more politically aware. I just hope this engagement goes beyond rhetoric and actually leads to better ties between the two countries.
BJP is doing a good job of exporting its organisational model. But I wonder if we're also learning from Nepal's political experiments? Dialogue should be a two-way street, na?
The focus on grassroots engagement and booth-level structure is what makes BJP so effective. Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party could learn a lot from this. But I hope the Modi governance model is presented as a case study, not a template to be copied blindly.
Great to see such diplomatic efforts! 🇮🇳🤝🇳🇵 But I wish the article clarified if there was any discussion on sensitive issues like the border dispute or trade. Those are the real tests of our relationship.
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