CPN-UML Alliance in Rukum East Puts Pressure on CPN Chairman Prachanda
Summary
The CPN-UML's support for the Progressive Democratic Party in Rukum East is creating pressure on CPN Chairman Prachanda, who faces a split Maoist vote and strong opposition in the election.
Key Points
- The CPN-UML has agreed to support the Progressive Democratic Party (PrloPa) in Rukum East, increasing pressure on CPN Chairman Prachanda.
- Prachanda is contesting against Sandeep Pun of PrloPa in an area where he sought a safe seat.
- Previously, the CPN-UML candidate secured over 5,000 votes here due to an alliance with the Nepali Congress.
- The Maoist party split, with Janardan Sharma forming PrloPa, leading to the possibility of split Maoist votes.
- In proportional representation votes, CPN (Maoist Centre) led with 8,271 votes, Nepali Congress second, and CPN-UML third.
