Tanahun 1 electoral battlefield: RSP seeks continuity, congress fights to reclaim, UML and NCP eye comeback
Summary
Tanahun 1 constituency emerges as a pivotal battleground in Nepal's 2026 House of Representatives election, featuring a competitive race between RSP, Nepali Congress, UML, and NCP candidates reflecting shifting political loyalties.
Key Points
- Tanahun 1 has become a key electoral battleground in Nepal's 2026 House of Representatives election with 12 candidates contesting.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party's Swarnim Wagle, a former Nepali Congress economist, is a strong contender leveraging youth support and his economic credentials.
- Nepali Congress candidate Govinda Bhattarai campaigns on a record of local development and aims to reclaim lost ground.
- CPN-UML and NCP candidates target traditional and former strongholds to regain voter support amid a fragmented left-wing vote.
