Oli’s confinement to Jhapa-5 sign of trouble for former PM, his party
Summary
CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli is primarily focused on his own constituency Jhapa-5 amid a tough election battle against Rastriya Swatantra Party's Balendra Shah, signaling greater competition in the upcoming Nepal parliamentary polls.
Key Points
- KP Sharma Oli is confined to campaigning in his own constituency Jhapa-5 amidst a competitive election race.
- Oli's opponent, Balendra Shah of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, is campaigning nationwide while Oli is mostly local.
- The UML's previous alliances are not present in this election, adding to Oli's challenge.
- Analysts suggest Oli is under pressure due to a tarnished image from recent youth protests and faces a strong grassroots campaign from opponents.
