Shivshankar Yadav, a former protestor, enters parliament
Summary
Shivshankar Yadav, a former protestor known for his activism on behalf of Madhesi people and sugarcane farmers, has been elected to parliament representing Siraha-2 from the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
Key Points
- Shivshankar Yadav was a prominent protestor advocating for sugarcane farmers, Madhesi rights, and anti-corruption.
- He contested the House of Representatives election from Siraha-2 as a Rastriya Swatantra Party candidate and won with a large majority.
- Yadav focuses on good governance and plans to address issues faced by Genji youth and border area needs.
- He won the election by a margin of 26,747 votes against Nepali Congress candidate Ramchandra Yadav.