Old Parties Field New Candidates for Upcoming Elections in Khotang Amid Shifting Political Landscape
Summary
Established parties in Khotang like the Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and Maoist Centre are fielding new candidates for the upcoming February 21 House of Representatives election amid shifting political dynamics and emerging challenges from new parties.
Key Points
- Old parties like Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and Maoist Centre have nominated new candidates for Khotang's upcoming House of Representatives election.
- CPN-UML nominated Dev Bikram Rai replacing veteran Bishal Bhattarai who stepped aside this election.
- Nepali Congress has fielded Bir Kaji Rai, while Maoist Centre nominated economist Dr. Hari Roka to contest the election.
- New parties such as Rastriya Swatantra Party, Shram Sanskriti Party, and Rastriya Paribartan Party are emerging as significant contenders in Khotang.
