Candidates Caught in 'Heavyweight' Battles Ahead of November Elections

Summary

The upcoming House of Representatives elections on February 21 feature intense heavyweight battles in key constituencies such as Jhapa-5 and Sarlahi-4, with prominent candidates like KP Oli, Balen Shah, and Gagan Kumar Thapa competing.

Key Points
  • 3,406 candidates are contesting in the House of Representatives elections scheduled for February 21.
  • Jhapa-5 and Sarlahi-4 constituencies feature intense contests involving prominent political figures.
  • CPN-UML's KP Oli and Rastriya Swatantra Party's Balen Shah are key candidates in Jhapa-5.
  • Nepali Congress President Gagan Kumar Thapa faces strong competition in Sarlahi-4, with many candidates overshadowed.
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