Balen Shah challenges KP Oli in Jhapa-5

Summary

Balen Shah of the Rastriya Swatantra Party has registered his candidacy from Jhapa-5, directly challenging CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli in the upcoming national election.

Key Points
  • Balen Shah, a senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, has registered his candidacy from Jhapa-5.
  • His nomination was filed at the Office of the Election Officer in Damak Municipality-8.
  • Shah will compete directly against CPN (UML) Chairman KP Sharma Oli.
  • The election for this constituency is scheduled for March 5 and is among the most closely watched contests.
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