Chitwan’s political temperature soars with Rabi–Meena clash
Summary
Chitwan-2 constituency is a political battleground for the upcoming March 5 House of Representatives election, featuring a high-profile contest between Rasptria Swatantra Party Chairman Rabi Lamichhane and Nepali Congress candidate Meena Kumari Kharel.
Key Points
- Rabi Lamichhane from Rastriya Swatantra Party is contesting for a third time in Chitwan-2 constituency in the March 5 election.
- Nepali Congress candidate Meena Kumari Kharel has emerged as a strong challenger with significant public support, especially among women.
- Chitwan-2 constituency is a mix of urban and rural areas with diverse populations including Madhesh and hill communities.
- Lamichhane previously won the seat in 2022 and in the 2023 by-election despite citizenship controversies.
- Major traditional parties like Nepali Congress and UML have been pushed to margins by RSP's rise, but NC has fielded a social activist as a candidate to challenge Lamichhane.
