Balen Shah files candidacy from Jhapa-5
Summary
Former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah filed his candidacy from Jhapa-5 representing Rastriya Swatantra Party, challenging former PM KP Sharma Oli ahead of the March 5 elections.
Key Points
- Balendra Shah, former Kathmandu mayor and Rastriya Swatantra Party leader, filed candidacy from Jhapa-5.
- His candidacy sets up a major contest against CPN-UML chair and ex-PM KP Sharma Oli.
- Damak Municipality president of Nepali Congress, Prakash Prasai, joined RSP to support Balen.
- RSP is growing by attracting leaders from established parties ahead of the March 5 elections.
