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Candidate watch: Dr Lekhjung Thapa from Rupandehi–3

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Neurologist Dr Lekhjung Thapa is contesting Rupandehi–3 on a platform of integrated economic development, inclusive governance, and expanding equitable access to specialist healthcare across Nepal.

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Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

Society

For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

Neurologist Dr Lekhjung Thapa is contesting Rupandehi–3 on a platform of integrated economic development, inclusive governance, and expanding equitable access to specialist healthcare across Nepal.

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Former lawmaker Nepali is campaigning to transform Salyan through agricultural commercialisation, decentralised healthcare, youth employment, and governance reform under the RPP banner.

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Former Mustang MP and central committee member of Nepali Congress, is campaigning to turn the district into a cross-border economic gateway through infrastructure expansion, youth …

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Independent candidate Dr Koirala is contesting Kaski–2 on a platform of science-driven policymaking, bio-economy development, agricultural modernisation, and integrating advanced technologies into education and governance.

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Economist and policy advisor Sushant Vaidik is contesting Pyuthan–1 under the RSP banner, campaigning on evidence-based policymaking, administrative reform, digital governance, and job-centred local economic …

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First-time parliamentary candidate Jatil Karki of the Pragatisheel Loktantrik Party is campaigning on road connectivity, climate-resilient infrastructure, social reform, and transforming Humla into a trade …

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First-time parliamentary candidate Nain Singh Mahar of Dadeldhura positions his campaign around unfinished reforms, education funding, youth employment, and transforming Sudurpaschim into a more connected …

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In the high-stakes electoral contest of Chitwan-2, Nepali Congress leader Meena Kumari Kharel is positioning herself not as a lofty, promise-making leader, but as a …

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Ashok Kumar Agrawal presents himself as a development-oriented candidate rooted in industry rather than career politics.

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Gurung’s political engagement is anchored in economic self-reliance, technological innovation, and institutional modernisation.

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A former lawmaker and foreign policy scholar, Deepak Prakash Bhatt brings a security-focused agenda to national politics

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Gautam’s political engagement is anchored in governance reform, anti-corruption, youth representation, and legal modernisation.

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