Rupandehi-3 by-election: KMC legal advisor Aryal to contest

Summary

A by-election will be held on November 3 in Rupandehi-3 following the death of Deepak Bohara. Various parties have started preparations, and Om Prakash Aryal, KMC legal advisor, is considering running as an independent candidate with support from Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah.

Key Points
  • A by-election in Rupandehi-3 will take place on November 3, 2024, after the death of Deepak Bohara.
  • Political parties including CPN-UML, Nepali Congress, Maoist Centre, Rastriya Swatantra Party, and RPP are preparing candidates.
  • Seven Madhesh-based parties formed the Federal Democratic Front and will field a candidate from the Nagarik Unmukti Party.
  • Om Prakash Aryal, legal advisor to Kathmandu Metropolitan City, is considering contesting the by-election as an independent candidate with support from Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah.
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