Women outnumber men in PR
Summary
Over 1,700 women candidates are included in the closed list for Nepal's upcoming House of Representatives election under the proportional representation system, outnumbering male candidates.
Key Points
- Over 1,700 women candidates are included in the closed list for the upcoming House of Representatives election under the proportional representation system.
- The closed list contains a total of 3,135 candidates, with 1,772 women and 1,363 men.
- Candidate distribution varies by age group and community quotas including Dalit, Tharu, Madhesi, Muslim, Indigenous Nationalities, and Khas Arya groups.
- The Election Commission removed 76 candidates from the original list based on complaints submitted by political parties.
