26-Year-Old KP Khanal of RSP Elected to House of Representatives from Kailali-2
Summary
KP Khanal, a 26-year-old social activist from the Rastriya Swatantra Party, has been elected to Nepal's House of Representatives from Kailali-2. Known for his grassroots campaigns and social work, Khanal aims to focus on education, health, and youth employment in parliament.
Key Points
- KP Khanal, aged 26, from Rastriya Swatantra Party, has been elected as a member of Nepal's House of Representatives from Kailali-2 with 19,057 votes.
- He gained prominence as a young social activist, known for campaigns like 'Clean Kasthamandap' and building an orphanage in Bajura.
- Khanal received several awards including the Youth Achiever Award (International Achievement Award 2024) in Thailand and the Youth Icon Award in India.
- In parliament, he plans to focus on education, health, youth employment, and development of the Far West region.
- KP Khanal is currently pursuing a Master's degree in Political Science from Tribhuvan University.
