Parties gear up for local elections, launch campaigns to woo voters
Summary
Political parties in Nepal are ramping up preparations for the upcoming local elections, with leaders touring districts and launching outreach campaigns to win voter support. Nepali Congress 2.0, the RSP, the Nepali Communist Party and the CPN UML have all begun organizing candidate selection and mobilisation plans.
Key Points
- Political parties have shifted their focus to voters as local elections approach, with leaders visiting districts and stepping up outreach.
- Nepali Congress 2.0 says it will use digital voting by party members to choose local election candidates and is preparing a month-long public outreach campaign.
- The RSP has launched its “Hami Aaudaichhau” campaign and a Candidate Club, while the Nepali Communist Party has started its National Awakening Campaign.
- The CPN UML plans ward and local unit conventions and a national gathering to activate its organisation ahead of the elections.
