Former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai withdraws candidacy from Gorkha-2
Summary
Former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai has withdrawn his candidacy from Gorkha-2 constituency after a request from the Rastriya Swatantra Party. He emphasizes the need for economic transformation and plans to support progressive political forces from outside Parliament.
Key Points
- Former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai withdrew his candidacy from Gorkha-2 parliamentary constituency.
- He pulled out following a request from the Rastriya Swatantra Party, which fielded Kabindra Burlakoti in the same constituency.
- Bhattarai emphasized that political transformation achieved so far has not brought rapid economic and social change.
- He intends to support progressive political forces and work for national sovereignty and economic prosperity from outside Parliament.