Saptari-4 Lok Sabha Election: Interesting Showdown Expected Between Congress Veteran and JSP-N Candidate

Summary

Saptari-4 constituency in Nepal is witnessing a competitive Lok Sabha election featuring key candidates from Nepali Congress, JSP-N, and the Rastriya Swatantra Party, with close contests anticipated among major political families and community vote banks.

Key Points
  • Tejulal Chaudhary of Nepali Congress seeks a fourth consecutive term in Saptari-4 constituency.
  • Dr. Babee Singh from JSP-N, daughter of a political family, is the main challenger to Congress in Saptari-4.
  • Rastriya Swatantra Party's Sitaram Sah, with Congress background and local support, is considered a strong contender.
  • The election dynamics are influenced by vote splitting among the Nepali Congress, JSP-N, and RSP along with ethnic vote considerations.
  • Multiple parties including CPN-UML, Janamat Party, Nepal Workers and Peasants Party, and independents are also contesting in the constituency.
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