Candidate selection sparks disputes in parties
Summary
Most political parties in Nepal have finalized their candidates for the March 5 snap parliamentary elections amid internal disputes, especially within the CPN-UML and Rastriya Swatantra Party over candidate selections.
Key Points
- Most political parties have finalized candidates for the March 5 parliamentary elections.
- No formal electoral alliances have been formed; major parties field candidates in all 165 constituencies.
- The Nepali Congress finalized candidates mainly for the hilly region but many seats await decision.
- Internal disputes are visible in parties like CPN-UML and Rastriya Swatantra Party over candidate selections.
- Notable leaders have been denied tickets leading to dissatisfaction and collective resignations within some parties.
