Election Showdown in Surkhet-1: CPN-UML Candidate Dhruv Kumar Shahi Claims Advantage After Key Rival Steps Aside
Summary
In Surkhet-1, CPN-UML candidate Dhruv Kumar Shahi claims an advantage in the upcoming election after former Deputy Prime Minister Purnabahadur Khadka stepped down and his brother Bishnu Kumar Khadka runs for Nepali Congress.
Key Points
- Former Deputy Prime Minister Purnabahadur Khadka has stepped down from the Surkhet-1 House of Representatives election for moral reasons.
- Dhruv Kumar Shahi of CPN-UML, who defeated Khadka previously, claims an easier path to victory in this election.
- Bishnu Kumar Khadka, Purnabahadur's brother, is contesting as the Nepali Congress candidate aiming to maintain his brother's legacy.
- Shahi emphasizes his development work in the constituency and dismisses internal party issues within UML as resolved.
