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Former prime minister Baburam Bhattarai has withdrawn his candidacy from Gorkha-2 constituency after a request from the Rastriya Swatantra Party.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.
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