Ramechhap Election Battleground: A Tight Contest as Old Guard Faces New Challengers Ahead of February 21 Vote
Summary
Ramechhap's single parliamentary seat faces a tight triangular contest between CPN-UML, Nepali Congress, and CPN, with new political forces like Rastriya Swatantra Party and Ujyalo Nepal challenging the old guard amid changing voter demographics.
Key Points
- Ramechhap has a long history of shifting political dominance among CPN-UML, Nepali Congress, and CPN, with no party establishing a permanent stronghold.
- The upcoming February 21 election features a triangular contest primarily between CPN-UML's Madhav Dhungel, Nepali Congress's Ramchandra Khadka, and CPN's Shyam Kumar Shrestha.
- New political forces like the Rastriya Swatantra Party and Ujyalo Nepal Party are emerging as potential vote-splitters and challengers to traditional parties.
- The addition of 7,846 new voters, primarily aged 20 to 25, could be decisive, as younger voters prioritize governance, technology, and employment over traditional party loyalties.
