HoR election: 18 women candidates in fray in Sudurpaschim Province

Summary

Eighteen female candidates including two independents are contesting in Sudurpashchim Province's House of Representatives election, with significant participation from Kailali and Kanchanpur districts.

Key Points
  • Eighteen female candidates including two independents are contesting the House of Representatives election in Sudurpashchim Province.
  • There are 16 electoral constituencies across nine districts in the province.
  • Kailali district has the highest number of female candidates (11), followed by Kanchanpur, while only one woman candidate is contesting in Doti.
  • A total of 210 candidates are contesting from Sudurpashchim, with one candidacy cancelled and three withdrawn.
  • The Provincial Election Office reports 1,716,660 registered voters in Sudurpashchim Province.
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