UML Faces Setback as Key Parties Reject Alliance Proposals for February 21 Elections
Summary
The CPN-UML is facing challenges as the Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Centre) have rejected its proposals for electoral alliances in key constituencies ahead of the February 21 House of Representatives elections.
Key Points
- CPN-UML's proposals for electoral alliances have been rejected by Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Centre).
- Nepali Congress and CPN (Maoist Centre) confirmed they will contest elections alone without forming pre-election alliances.
- UML Chairman KP Sharma Oli sought alliances to strengthen candidacies in Jhapa-5 and Dang-2 constituencies.
- UML has reached an alliance with Rastriya Janamorcha Nepal but continues discussions for cooperation in some constituencies.
- Failure to form alliances could lead to electoral setbacks for UML leaders including KP Sharma Oli and Shankar Pokharel.
