Kathmandu, Jan. 4 -- Within days of the Ujyalo Nepal Party's (UNP) merger with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), the newly unified force confronts factional issues as it faces questions over the selection of candidates for the proportional representation category of the March elections.

Some of the proposed candidates have withdrawn their names after the party was widely criticised for recommending individuals from well-off backgrounds under the inclusive category meant for underrepresented and underprivileged sections or society.

The Rabi Lamichhane-led RSP and the UNP, which is backed by Energy Minister Kulman Ghising, forged a unity deal on December 29, the final day given by the Election Commission for the parties to submit the li...