Oli shifts gears in Jhapa-5, trades megaphone politics for direct dialogue

Summary

KP Sharma Oli, contesting from Jhapa-5 without electoral alliances, has shifted from one-way speeches to door-to-door dialogue with voters amid rising competition from the Rastriya Swatantra Party's Balendra Shah.

Key Points
  • KP Sharma Oli has changed his campaign strategy in Jhapa-5 from megaphone speeches to direct, door-to-door engagement with voters.
  • Oli faces stiff competition from Rastriya Swatantra Party candidate Balendra Shah, prompting a more interactive campaign approach.
  • Voters in Jhapa-5 have raised grievances about local development issues, land ownership certificates, and security.
  • Oli has promised to supply locally extracted gas to every household within six months if elected.
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