Vijay Kumar Sarawagi, a central member of the CPN-UML and former mayor of Birgunj Metropolitan City, has left the party and joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), according to reports published on October 9, 2026.
Sarawagi said he took RSP membership online late at night. Speaking to Ratopati, he said he was no longer with UML as of that day.
Sarawagi leaves UML
Sarawagi's departure marks a move from his role as a central member of CPN-UML to the RSP. He previously served as mayor of Birgunj Metropolitan City.
The development was also reported by Nagarik News.
