Intense Electoral Battle Looms in Siraha-2 Constituency with 29 Candidates Vying for the House of Representatives Seat
Summary
Siraha-2 constituency sees a fierce electoral contest with 29 candidates from 14 political parties and independents vying for the House of Representatives seat. Major parties including Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, CPN (Maoist Centre), JSP Nepal, Janamat Party, and Rastriya Swatantra Party compete amid intra-party factionalism and regional dynamics.
Key Points
- Siraha-2 constituency has 115,760 registered voters with 29 candidates contesting the House of Representatives election.
- Major contenders include Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, CPN (Maoist Centre), JSP Nepal, Janamat Party, and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP).
- RSP's candidate Shiva Shankar Yadav is leveraging the popularity of Balen Shah in the Madhesh region.
- Factionalism within Nepali Congress and UML may influence electoral outcomes in Siraha-2.
- Candidates new to the area face challenges in winning voter trust amid established party organizations and prior local election results.
