Elections Heat Up in Sindhuli-2: Shifting Alliances and Internal Rebellion Challenge Communist Stronghold
Summary
The upcoming House of Representatives election in Sindhuli-2 is heating up with shifting alliances, internal rebellions within the CPN Maoist Centre, and competitive candidates from major parties including UML and Nepali Congress.
Key Points
- Sindhuli-2 is traditionally a communist stronghold but this election features major challenges including rebel candidates within the CPN Maoist Centre.
- The Maoist Centre has repeated its previous candidate Rajan Dahal but faces internal rebellion from Maheshwar with support from former leader Haribol Gajurel.
- UML candidate Manoj Jung Thapa aims to capitalize on the divided leftist vote base to regain his seat.
- New force Rastriya Swatantra Party with infrastructure expert Ashish Gajurel is poised to disrupt traditional voting patterns, especially among urban and young voters.
