Upcoming Elections See Major Party Leaders Vie for Prime Ministerial Post, Focusing on Terai-Madhesh Region
Summary
The upcoming Nepal House of Representatives elections on Falgun 21 are significant as major parties' prime ministerial candidates contest from the Terai-Madhesh region, highlighting the region's decisive role in determining the next Prime Minister.
Key Points
- The House of Representatives elections are scheduled for Falgun 21, with major parties announcing prime ministerial candidates.
- All prime ministerial candidates—including KP Sharma Oli, Balendra Shah, and Gagan Thapa—are contesting from the Terai-Madhesh region.
- Historically, most Prime Ministers and key political leaders in Nepal have been elected from districts in the Terai-Madhesh area.
- The Madhesi and Tharu communities' votes are crucial and will play a decisive role in the upcoming election results.
