KATHMANDU, April 30 -- The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has congratulated CPN-UML candidate Suhang Nembang for securing victory in Ilam-2 by-elections.

The party issued a statement today congratulating Nembang, who was elected to the House of Representatives, and also admitted that the results of the election show some shortcomings in the party's efforts.

In a statement issued by the party's General Secretary Dr Mukul Dhakal, it is mentioned that in the upcoming meeting of the party's central committee, a thorough review of the by-election will be conducted.

"The election results have indicated that there is a serious weakness in our efforts," the statement said, "We are alerted by the signal bell sounded by the Ilam-2 by-elections."...