Political Battle Heats Up in Parbat as Parties Vie for Trust Ahead of General Elections

Summary

In Parbat, political parties including Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and the Rastriya Swatantra Party are competing for voter trust ahead of the general elections, with historic rivalries and new challengers shaping the campaign.

Key Points
  • Nepali Congress previously achieved a 'hat-trick' in Parbat's parliamentary elections but hasn't made a comeback since 2074.
  • CPN-UML's Padam Giri won the last two elections and aims for a third consecutive victory in Parbat.
  • Rastriya Swatantra Party, backed by young voters, is emerging as a significant challenger to the traditional parties.
  • Local election results in 2079 showed a mix of wins for Nepali Congress and CPN-UML across municipal and rural wards in Parbat.
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