Kathmandu, A landlord has given the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) a three-month ultimatum to vacate its central office building, citing security concerns.

Following the recent Gen Z movement, landlords across the country have reportedly been pressuring political parties to move out of rented properties. In this context, the landlord of the RSP’s central office in Baneshwor, Kathmandu, Bharatmani Devkota, has also asked the party to vacate his property within three months.

According to RSP spokesperson Manish Jha, the landlord issued the ultimatum out of fear after witnessing the destruction of several party offices during the Gen Z protests. Many political party offices were burned down during the movement, prompting safety concerns among landlords.

Jha also confirmed that the RSP still owes several months of rent, but added that the party had already been planning to relocate its headquarters. The relocation process was reportedly in its final stages, aiming to find a location more convenient for party members and leaders. The spokesperson said the party would comply with the landlord’s ultimatum and settle any outstanding rent.

Landlord Bharatmani Devkota, who is currently in the United States, had rented out the property for a monthly fee of NPR 350,000 (approx. USD 2,650). Devkota is also the head of the RSP’s Disciplinary Commission, though after his departure to the US, another person was appointed as acting head in his place.

Initially, the RSP office was located in Bansbari, but due to space constraints, it was moved to Devkota’s house in Baneshwor. Notably, when RSP President Rabi Lamichhane served as Home Minister for the second time, Devkota was also appointed as his expert advisor.

Meanwhile, during the Gen Z protests, 64 offices of the CPN-UML, and 158 homes and businesses belonging to party leaders and cadres were damaged. Protesters attacked the UML central office in Chyasal, the home of UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli in Balkot, as well as the residences of senior leaders like Ishwar Pokhrel and Shankar Pokhrel.

The protesters vandalized furniture, computers, printers, and other equipment inside the offices, even setting documents and materials on fire in the streets. Leaders from various political parties have stated that the attacks under the banner of the Gen Z movement caused significant damage.

To investigate the events of Bhadra 23 and 24 (early September), especially regarding excessive force and destruction during the protests, an investigative commission has been formed. The commission, led by former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, was established by the interim government and has now begun its inquiry work in full swing.