Rabi Lamichhane says, "Those who call me a cooperative fraudster will be cursed."

Lamichhane’s response highlights his frustration with what he perceives as baseless claims aimed at tarnishing his reputation.

Rabi Lamichhane says, "Those who call me a cooperative fraudster will be cursed."

Kathmandu – Rabi Lamichhane, chairperson of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, has expressed his displeasure at being labeled a "cooperative fraudster," stating that those who accuse him of such will face consequences. He clarified that he is not even a member of any cooperative and criticized the media for perpetuating the false narrative.

In a conversation with journalists on Wednesday, Lamichhane emphasized that media reports have wrongly portrayed him as synonymous with cooperatives, which has caused injustice to millions of cooperative victims. He further stated that he is fully capable of fighting for his own cause but voiced concern for those who have lost money in cooperatives, urging media outlets to highlight the real issues.

"When the media creates this narrative that 'Ravi equals cooperative,' it harms those victims whose money has sunk. I am someone who will fight for myself—I'm a member of parliament and have a voice. But there are countless people who have suffered losses. It's an injustice to them," Lamichhane remarked, reiterating that he is neither a member nor associated with any cooperative.

Regarding a recent incident in Pokhara, he downplayed reports that suggested there was unrest during his visit. He explained that protests often occur when politicians visit the city, including during Prime Minister’s trips, and it was no different during his own visit.

"These things happen in Pokhara—people protested even when the Prime Minister visited. But the news exaggerates the situation. I respect the protesters' demand for justice, but I tried to explain that protesting against me is not solving the issue," he said.

Lamichhane also revealed that he met with Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to discuss rumors about the removal of the Deputy Speaker. He urged the Prime Minister not to take such a step, expressing his concerns.

"I went to meet the Prime Minister after hearing various reports and reactions about the Deputy Speaker. I wanted to know the reality and asked him, ‘What are you planning? If you are really planning to remove the Deputy Speaker, you are making a mistake.’" Lamichhane explained.