Nepali Congress Fields 11 Women Candidates in House of Representatives Elections

Summary

The Nepali Congress has nominated eleven women candidates for direct contests in the upcoming House of Representatives elections on Falgun 21. They will face strong competitors including former Prime Ministers and party chairpersons.

Key Points
  • Nepali Congress has fielded eleven women candidates for direct contests in the upcoming House of Representatives elections.
  • The candidates include former MPs and party officials active at both central and local levels.
  • Several women candidates will face prominent opponents such as former Prime Ministers KP Sharma Oli and Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda'.
  • Mahalakshmi Upadhyaya, outgoing Joint General Secretary, is contesting from Makwanpur-1, aiming to overcome previous defeats.
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