Voters in Sudurpashchim Reject 11 Former Ministers and One Former Chief Minister in Recent Elections

Summary

In Sudurpashchim Province, voters rejected 11 former ministers and one former chief minister in recent elections, favoring new candidates instead. Two former ministers regained their seats despite widespread defeats of established leaders.

Key Points
  • Voters in Sudurpashchim Province rejected 11 former ministers and one former chief minister in the recent elections.
  • Dr. Bhim Bahadur Rawal of CPN was narrowly defeated in Achham-1 by Nepali Congress's Bharat Kumar Swar.
  • Former Chief Minister Trilochana Bhatta finished fourth in Doti, losing to Bharat Bahadur Khadka of the Nepali Congress.
  • Candidates from the Rastriya Swatantra Party dealt significant defeats to old party leaders in Kailali and Kanchanpur constituencies.
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