Fresh candidates in fray in Kathmandu constituency 10

Summary

Fresh candidates from various political parties are contesting the House of Representatives election in Kathmandu constituency 10, including Nepal Congress's Himal Karki and CPN (UML)'s Binod Shrestha.

Key Points
  • All 13 candidates, except Pradeep Bista of Rastriya Swatantra Party, are contesting for the first time in Kathmandu constituency 10.
  • Nepali Congress has fielded Himal Karki, a local activist and NC Kathmandu district committee member.
  • Outgoing MP Rajendra Kumar KC of Nepali Congress is not contesting this time.
  • CPN (UML) has nominated Binod Shrestha, a trade union leader and central member, contesting directly for the first time.
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