As Jhapa-5 race tightens, Oli, Balen step up campaigning
Summary
CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli faces a strong challenge from Rastriya Swatantra Party's Balendra Shah in the tightly contested Jhapa-5 parliamentary race ahead of the March elections, leading both candidates to intensify their campaigns with focused voter engagement.
Key Points
- KP Sharma Oli is facing a significant challenge from Balendra Shah in the Jhapa-5 parliamentary constituency.
- Oli has increased his presence in Jhapa, spending significant time campaigning and interacting directly with voters and party cadres.
- Balendra Shah has shifted his campaign strategy from motorcades to frequent voter dialogues, gaining momentum in urban areas of Damak.
- The election race has become more fragmented with multiple candidates from leftist and other parties, increasing competition in Jhapa-5.
