UML declares Oli as its PM candidate

Summary

CPN-UML has declared KP Sharma Oli as its prime ministerial candidate for the upcoming March 5 House of Representatives polls, with candidates selected for most constituencies. The Nepali Congress will field Gagan Thapa, while Rastriya Swatantra Party projects Balendra Shah.

Key Points
  • CPN-UML has officially declared KP Sharma Oli as its prime minister candidate for the March 5 elections.
  • Most of UML's first-past-the-post candidates for the House of Representatives polls are finalized.
  • Nepali Congress decided to present Gagan Thapa as its prime minister candidate.
  • Rastriya Swatantra Party has projected Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah as its prime minister candidate.
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