CPN-UML Leader Binda Pandey Discusses Elections, Women's Representation, and Political Culture
Summary
CPN-UML leader Binda Pandey discusses election engagement, women's representation challenges, and the need for a better political culture in Nepal's upcoming elections.
Key Points
- Binda Pandey emphasizes the importance of women's active participation and visibility in elections across parties.
- She criticizes the low number of women candidates in direct elections despite long-standing advocacy.
- Pandey stresses transforming electoral competition from abusive politics to issue-based campaigns.
- She highlights the evolving mindset of voters who now vote on issues and performance rather than party loyalty.