Balendra Shah’s hint at candidacy heats up Jhapa-5 politics
Summary
Balendra Shah, Mayor of Kathmandu and Rastriya Swatantra Party leader, may contest the Jhapa-5 House of Representatives election, stirring political debate and a call for generational change.
Key Points
- Balendra Shah has indicated his intention to contest the House of Representatives election from Jhapa-5 constituency.
- Jhapa-5 is considered the stronghold of CPN-UML chair and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
- Youth leaders across political parties are debating the need for leadership transition in Jhapa-5.
- Shah’s possible candidacy is seen as a fresh challenge to established political powers and has energized political discussions among the youth.
