It was originally founded in 1995 as the legal front of Communist Party of Nepal (Masal).

Former Deputy Prime Minister, Chitra Bahdur KC is the chairman of the party.

[6] The party remains as a strong political force mainly in Baglung and Pyuthan district.

[16] After the Nepalese political crisis in 2021, Rastriya Janamorcha stood in support of alliance led by Nepali Congress.

It played major role in forming new government in Gandaki Province.

[17] It gave external support and confidence to central government led by Sher Bahadur Deuba.