Bagmati Province holds the key to Nepal’s electoral arithmetic
Summary
Bagmati Province, home to Kathmandu and 33 electoral constituencies, plays a decisive role in Nepal's parliamentary elections due to its large voter base and political significance.
Key Points
- Bagmati Province holds 33 of Nepal's 165 directly elected parliamentary constituencies, making it highly influential in national elections.
- Historically dominated by leftist parties, especially CPN (UML), Bagmati's political landscape has shifted with a decline in UML's 2022 performance.
- The province comprises diverse districts including Kathmandu Valley, contributing 36.5% of Nepal's GDP and hosting a large, economically significant electorate.
- Despite federalism and decentralization efforts, Kathmandu continues to centralize power and resources, maintaining Bagmati's political and administrative dominance.
