Jhapa is bigger than Balen and Oli
Summary
Jhapa district gears up for the March 5 House of Representatives election with 90 candidates contesting across five constituencies, featuring key figures like KP Sharma Oli and Balendra Shah.
Key Points
- A total of 90 candidates are contesting across Jhapa's five constituencies in the upcoming March 5 election.
- Jhapa–5 has attracted 24 candidates, including KP Sharma Oli and Balendra Shah, making it the most contested constituency.
- Jhapa–1 sees a three-way contest with the entry of Nisha Dangi, making it a triangular race.
- Jhapa–2 features a direct contest between former Speaker Devraj Ghimire and former Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Magar.
- Jhapa–5's contest between KP Sharma Oli and Balendra Shah is viewed as a high-stakes battle of prestige.
