Three-way contest heats up in Khotang as major parties launch poll campaign
Summary
Khotang district sees a heated three-way contest among Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and Nepali Communist Party as they launch campaigns for the upcoming March 5 House of Representatives elections, with voter demographics and party unity playing key roles.
Key Points
- Campaign for March 5 elections begins in Khotang, intensifying political activity.
- Three major parties—Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and Nepali Communist Party—compete strongly in the district.
- Khotang has 147,120 registered voters spread across 10 local levels with varying electorate sizes.
- New parties like Rastriya Swatantra Party and Shram Sanskriti Party influence but remain minor compared to established parties.
