KATHMANDU, Nov. 16 -- Medical entrepreneur and activist Durga Prasai has registered a new political party at the Election Commission (EC), appointing Madhav Kalpit-his former personal secretary-as the party chair.

Kalpit confirmed to Republica that he completed all registration procedures, adding that although he holds the position of chairperson, Prasai will remain the party's central figure as patron. Kalpit, along with other founding members, appeared at the Election Commission (EC) on Sunday morning for verification.

Prasai, who recently announced a nationwide protest beginning on November 23, has been invited by the government for talks regarding his 27-point list of demands. According to Kalpit, the newly registered party will wor...