The Rastriya Swatantra Party has decided to vote for Ram Chandra Paudel in the presidential election. A meeting of the party held on Thursday made the decision to this effect. The party, however, did not make the decision public due to the election code of conduct.

The RSP Chief Whip Santosh Pariyar said that the party has decided to vote for a person who plays a role to strengthen the democracy and to protect the system.

The Rastriya Swatantra Party has 19 lawmakers. Nepali Congress senior leader Ram Chandra Paudel and CPN-UML Vice-Chairman Subash Nembang are vying for the post of President. The voting for the election is underway at the Parliament building in New Baneshwor. The counting of votes will start soon after the completion of voting.