Rastriya Swatantra Party Candidate Breaks Congress's 36-Year Hold in Nawalpur-1 Election
Summary
Rajan Gautam of the Rastriya Swatantra Party has defeated the Nepali Congress, ending its 36-year winning streak in the Nawalpur-1 constituency in Nepal.
Key Points
- Rajan Gautam of the Rastriya Swatantra Party won the Nawalpur-1 election, breaking Congress's 36-year winning streak.
- Gautam received 50,945 votes, far outpacing Nepali Congress's Balkrishna Ghimire, who got 16,293 votes.
- Congress leader Dr. Shashank Koirala had won the last four elections in this constituency before this defeat.
- Internal issues within the Nepali Congress and a wave effect contributed to their unexpected loss.
