Vishnu Poudel's Four Main Competitors Who Are Giving Him a Run for His Money: Surrounded by Youth and New Faces
Summary
CPN-UML Vice Chairman Bishnu Prasad Poudel faces strong competition in Rupandehi-2 from young candidates of RSP, CPN (Maoist Centre), and Nepal Congress, leading to a highly contested election.
Key Points
- Bishnu Prasad Poudel has continually won elections in Rupandehi since 2064 BS but faces increased competition from young and skilled candidates in the upcoming election.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party fielded Sulabh Kharel, a legal expert, to challenge Poudel after a close contest in the previous election.
- CPN (Maoist Centre) has nominated 39-year-old Bishwadeep Pandey, a promising young leader with a Maoist legacy, as a candidate.
- Nepal Congress has fielded Chunnu Poudel, a successful industrialist, while Nepal Janaseva Party’s Kalam Bhusal, a doctor and social activist, also contests, making it a four-way race.
