Intense Political Battle Looms in Jhapa-5 as Oli Faces Strong Challenge from Rastriya Swatantra Party
Summary
A tough political contest unfolds in Jhapa-5 as KP Sharma Oli of CPN-UML faces a strong challenge from Rastriya Swatantra Party's Balendra Shah, with all major parties scrambling to secure votes through intense local mobilization efforts.
Key Points
- KP Sharma Oli of CPN-UML and Balendra Shah of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) are the main contenders in Jhapa-5 constituency.
- Major parties including Nepali Congress, CPN (Maoist Centre), and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) are struggling to maintain their voter base amid shifting loyalties.
- CPN-UML and RSP are deploying detailed grassroots-level committees to mobilize voters and monitor support closely.
- RSP is gaining traction among local leaders and voters, with some defecting from older parties, indicating a shift in political dynamics in Jhapa-5.
