Tehrathum Parliamentary Race Heats Up as CPN-UML Fields Central Secretary for Upcoming Elections

Summary

The Tehrathum parliamentary race intensifies as CPN-UML fields Central Secretary Bhanubhakta Dhakal, facing competition from Nepali Congress and other emerging parties ahead of Falgun 21 elections.

Key Points
  • CPN-UML has nominated Central Secretary Bhanubhakta Dhakal for the Tehrathum parliamentary election on Falgun 21.
  • Dhakal aims for a political comeback but faces allegations related to corruption during his tenure as Health Minister.
  • Nepali Congress, Nepali Communist Party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, and Shram Sanskriti Party have also fielded candidates, intensifying the competition.
  • The election is expected to be a triangular contest primarily among CPN-UML, Nepali Congress, and Nepali Communist Party, with emerging parties contesting for third place.
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