Former PM Baburam Bhattarai exits election race

Summary

Former Prime Minister Baburam Bhattarai has withdrawn from the House of Representatives election in Gorkha-2, following a request by the Rastriya Swatantra Party.

Key Points
  • Baburam Bhattarai has withdrawn his candidacy from the upcoming House of Representatives election.
  • Bhattarai had originally filed his nomination from the Gorkha-2 constituency.
  • The withdrawal was influenced by a public appeal from the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
  • Swarnim Wagle, Vice Chairman of RSP, urged Bhattarai to step aside for political responsibility and national interest.
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