Rupandehi-3 by-election: Candidate controversies and strategic moves in spotlight

Summary

The Rupandehi-3 by-election is heating up with controversies around RSP's candidate Lekhjung Thapa and strategic candidate selections by major parties including CPN-UML, Nepali Congress, and others.

Key Points
  • Rastriya Swatantra Party confirms Lekhjung Thapa as its candidate despite polygamy allegations.
  • Major parties including CPN-UML, Nepali Congress, RPP, and others are finalizing candidates for the Rupandehi-3 by-election.
  • Nagrik Unmukti Party proposes Kulman Ghising as a potential candidate, but he is currently engaged in other activities abroad.
  • Historical election data from 2022 shows competitive standings among parties, highlighting the significance of this by-election.
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