New parties challenge traditional heavyweights in Salyan
Summary
Salyan is seeing more competition in the upcoming March 5 House of Representatives election with 14 candidates from traditional and new parties challenging established political heavyweights.
Key Points
- Salyan traditionally dominated by Nepali Congress, CPN-UML and Maoists is experiencing a crowded electoral contest with 14 candidates.
- New parties like Rastriya Swatantra Party, Rastriya Prajatantra Party, and independents are expected to split votes traditionally held by major parties.
- Major parties are trying to reclaim influence by recruiting defectors and intensifying campaigns, including social media efforts.
- The changed political mood and Gen Z movement have made the election more competitive and unpredictable.
