Fourteen Women Elected to House of Representatives in Direct Elections; Rastriya Swatantra Party Dominates Wins

Summary

Fourteen women were directly elected to Nepal's House of Representatives, with the Rastriya Swatantra Party securing 13 seats and Nepali Congress winning one.

Key Points
  • Fourteen women were elected to Nepal's House of Representatives under the direct election category.
  • Thirteen women candidates from the Rastriya Swatantra Party won their seats.
  • One woman candidate from the Nepali Congress won her seat.
  • Key winners defeated major party competitors by substantial margins across various constituencies.
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