Darchula Election Heats Up: New Contenders Challenge Traditional Dominance of Nepali Congress and CPN-UML
Summary
The upcoming House of Representatives election in Darchula features a more competitive field with new parties challenging the traditional dominance of Nepali Congress and CPN-UML. With five key candidates from major and emerging parties, the election landscape is shifting as youth voters seek alternatives.
Key Points
- The February 21st House election in Darchula is marked by new parties challenging traditional Nepali Congress and CPN-UML dominance.
- Eleven candidates are contesting, with five main contenders representing UML, Congress, CPN, RSP, and RPP.
- Former minister Ganesh Singh Thagunna (UML) aims to regain his seat after losing in 2079.
- New candidates from RSP and RPP are attracting youth and alternative voters disillusioned with old parties.
- Darchula has historically fluctuated between Nepali Congress and UML, but new parties are poised to change the traditional voting pattern.
