Madhesh’s 32 seats turn into testing ground for old guard and new politics
Summary
Madhesh Province's 32 electoral seats have become a competitive battleground with 1,054 candidates, including senior leaders and new faces, contesting amid voter frustration and evolving political dynamics.
Key Points
- Madhesh Province, with 32 seats, has 1,054 candidates contesting including senior leaders and party chiefs.
- Major national parties like Nepali Congress, CPN-UML, and NCP compete alongside Madhesh-based parties.
- Voter frustration with traditional parties is high due to corruption and poor governance, but new parties struggle to convert social media momentum into votes.
- Issues like federalism, inclusion, and identity are crucial to Madhesh voters amid political sensitivity and competition.
