Political Heat Rises in Khotang as Parties Gear Up for Upcoming House of Representatives Election
Summary
Political campaigning for the House of Representatives election has intensified in Khotang with major parties Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and CPN vying for votes ahead of the February 21 election.
Key Points
- Formal campaigning for the House of Representatives election in Khotang began on February 19.
- The main competing parties are Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) with candidates Birendra Kaji Rai, Dev Bikram Rai, and Hari Roka respectively.
- Congress claims unprecedented unity and expects to secure its core vote base despite new parties' emergence.
- New parties like the Rastriya Swatantra Party and Shram Sanskriti Party may cut some votes, influencing the election outcome.
