Oli registers candidacy from Jhapa-5 (photos)
With these heavyweight contenders in the race, Jhapa-5 is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched constituencies in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
KATHMANDU: Former Prime Minister and CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has officially registered his candidacy from Jhapa Constituency No. 5, setting the stage for a high-profile electoral battle.
The constituency has already drawn national attention after former Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor and senior Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader Balen Shah filed his nomination from the same seat.
Meanwhile, the Nepal Communist Party has fielded former student leader Ranjit Tamang as its candidate.
With these heavyweight contenders in the race, Jhapa-5 is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched constituencies in the upcoming parliamentary elections.
Political observers predict a fierce contest, particularly between Oli and Shah, whom the RSP has been projecting as a future prime ministerial candidate.
The multi-cornered competition is expected to significantly influence the national political narrative, making Jhapa-5 a crucial battleground in this election.
