Six Former Chairmen of Maoist-Affiliated Student Wing Contest Upcoming Federal Elections
Summary
Six former chairmen of the Maoist-affiliated All Nepal National Free Students Union (Revolutionary) are contesting the upcoming House of Representatives elections under the CPN (Unified) banner, facing significant challenges amid Nepal's dynamic political landscape.
Key Points
- Six former chairmen of the ANNFSU (Revolutionary), affiliated with the former CPN (Maoist Centre), are contesting the upcoming federal elections.
- CPN (Unified), formed by merging CPN (Maoist Centre) and others, has fielded candidates in 164 constituencies including these former student leaders.
- Devendra Paudel, a former education minister and influential leader, is contesting from Nawalparasi-2 against several rivals.
- Krishnadhoj Khadka, with a long history in leftist student politics, is contesting from Pyuthan-1 aiming to connect old and new generation sentiments.
- Lekhnath Neupane, previously marginalized, is contesting from Gorkha-2 and has received support after candidates like Baburam Bhattarai withdrew.
- Himal Sharma, known as a 'living martyr' during Maoist insurgency, is contesting from Kathmandu-6 and has a legacy in leftist movements since youth.
