175 candidates withdraw from PR closed lists ahead of HoR elections

Summary

A total of 175 candidates from 17 election symbols withdrew their names from the proportional representation closed lists ahead of the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5.

Key Points
  • 175 candidates from 17 election symbols withdrew from the closed lists for the proportional representation segment of the HoR elections.
  • Loktantrik Samajwadi Party had the highest number of withdrawals with 110 candidates pulling out due to an electoral alliance formation.
  • Other parties with withdrawing candidates include Janamat Party, Rastriya Prajatantra Party, Janadesh Party Nepal, and CPN (UML).
  • The Election Commission had set the withdrawal period on January 12 between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm.
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