Brother of Prominent Politician Wins Parliamentary Seat After Sibling Withdraws Amid Party Rift
Summary
Bishnu Bahadur Khadka wins the Surkhet-1 parliamentary seat after his elder brother Purnabahadur Khadka withdraws amid party disputes involving the Nepali Congress and a special general convention.
Key Points
- Bishnu Bahadur Khadka won the Surkhet-1 parliamentary seat by defeating Dhruv Kumar Shahi of CPN-UML by 8,000 votes.
- His elder brother, Purnabahadur Khadka, withdrew from the election due to disputes over the party's official recognition after a special general convention.
- Purnabahadur Khadka had significant political influence and was considered a potential future president of Nepali Congress.
- Bishnu, a transport entrepreneur and District Vice President of the Congress, managed ground-level party work and community services, contributing to his victory.
