Madhesh Province Sees Partial Reflection of Gen Z Political Awakening in Federal Elections
Summary
Madhesh Province's political scene in the House of Representatives elections shows a partial reflection of Gen Z political engagement with 58 young candidates, signaling a shift in political culture.
Key Points
- Madhesh Province has 58 Gen Z candidates contesting in the House of Representatives elections, including 2 women and 56 men.
- 41 Gen Z candidates are independents, while 17 represent 12 different political parties.
- Notable parties nominating Gen Z candidates include Ujyalo Nepal Party, Janmat Party, Shram Sanskriti Party, CPN-UML, and Rastriya Swatantra Party.
- Political analysts view the presence of Gen Z candidates as a sign of long-term change in political culture, promoting new political thinking and voter engagement.
