Madhav Nepal faces solid competitors in Rautahat Constituency-1, unlike in 2022 election
Summary
Madhav Kumar Nepal, seeking re-election from Rautahat Constituency-1, faces strong challengers including candidates from CPN-UML, Nepali Congress, and Rastriya Swatantra Party in the upcoming March 5 elections.
Key Points
- Madhav Kumar Nepal is contesting for re-election from Rautahat Constituency-1 after an easy win in 2022 due to a strong alliance.
- This election sees stronger competition from Ajay Kumar Gupta (CPN-UML), Anil Kumar Jha (Nepali Congress), and Rajesh Chaudhary (Rastriya Swatantra Party).
- Nepali Congress's Anil Kumar Jha is a strong contender having been elected from the same constituency in 2017.
- Votes from proportional representation suggest a competitive race that may be difficult for Madhav Nepal given the presence of new strong candidates and shifting public perceptions.
