Kanchapur-2 Battleground: Veteran Congressman Faces New Challengers Amidst Land Rights and Wildlife Concerns
Summary
Nineteen candidates, including veteran NP Saud and newcomers Bachan Singh, Deepak Bohara, and Madhav Pant, contest the Kanchanpur-2 parliamentary election amid voter concerns over land rehabilitation and wildlife damage.
Key Points
- Nineteen candidates are competing in the Kanchanpur Constituency No. 2 parliamentary election.
- NP Saud of Nepali Congress is seeking his fourth victory and is the only returning Congress candidate from Sudurpashchim.
- Key election issues include rehabilitation of displaced families from Shuklaphanta Wildlife Reserve and crop damage caused by wild animals.
- RSP candidate Deepak Bohara is gaining attention as a fresh face advocating for change against traditional parties.
