Election climate warms up in Jhapa as former Kathmandu mayor challenges deposed PM Oli

The political landscape in Jhapa is heating up as former Kathmandu mayor, Bidhya Sundar Shakya, gears up to challenge the deposed Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli in the upcoming elections. Oli, a prominent figure in Nepali politics, has a strong history in Jhapa, having secured parliamentary victories six out of seven times. His most recent win was marked by a significant margin against a candidate from the Nepali Congress, indicating his entrenched support in the region. As the election approaches, Shakya's candidacy is expected to stir the political pot, signaling a shift in the dynamics of local governance and party strategies. Both candidates represent different facets of Nepal's evolving political narrative, and the Jhapa constituency is poised to be a focal point of intense electoral competition. With the stakes high, the outcome could have broader implications for the political landscape in Nepal, especially for the future of Oli's leadership and the opposition's strategy in challenging established political figures.