Madhav Nepal running from Rautahat for sixth parliamentary term
Summary
Madhav Kumar Nepal, a former prime minister, is contesting the parliamentary election from Rautahat-1 despite facing a corruption case filed by the CIAA. The election features a competitive four-way contest among major party candidates.
Key Points
- Madhav Kumar Nepal is contesting the House of Representatives election from Rautahat-1 for a sixth term despite corruption charges against him.
- The CIAA filed a case accusing Nepal of illegal land sale during his tenure as prime minister, seeking imprisonment and fines.
- Nepal faces a competitive four-way contest against candidates from CPN-UML, Nepali Congress, Janata Samajbadi Party, and Rastriya Swatantra Party.
- Political dynamics in Rautahat-1 involve strong party organizational bases and shifting alliances influencing the election outcome.
