Koshi province expected to witness high-voltage electoral battle

Summary

Koshi Province is emerging as a critical battleground for Nepal's House of Representatives elections on March 5, featuring intense contests among prominent leaders like KP Sharma Oli and Balendra Shah.

Key Points
  • Koshi Province is set to be a high-voltage battleground in the upcoming House of Representatives elections on March 5.
  • Prominent leaders, including former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and Balendra Shah, are contesting in key constituencies such as Jhapa-5.
  • Jhapa-5 is a significant constituency, traditionally a CPN-UML stronghold, with a high-profile contest between Oli and Shah.
  • Multiple constituencies in Koshi Province, including Jhapa-2, Morang-6, Sunsari-1, and Morang-3, are witnessing competitive races involving veteran politicians and emerging youth leaders.
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