CPN-Maoist Centre Fails to Secure Seats in Four Provinces in House of Representatives Election

Kathmandu. The Communist Party of Nepal (CPN) has secured zero representation in four provinces in the House of Representatives elections, based on final vote counts and leading positions.

According to the results, no CPN candidate managed to win in Koshi, Madhesh, Gandaki, and Sudurpashchim provinces. While Yuvraj Dulal won in Sindhupalchowk-2 of Bagmati Province, the CPN secured victories in 2 seats in Lumbini and 4 seats in Karnali.

In Lumbini Province, Barshaman Pun was re-elected from Rolpa, while the party chairman, Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda', was elected from Rukum East. In Karnali Province, the party achieved victory in Rukum West, Kalikot, Salyan, and Dolpa.

Gopal Sharma was elected in Rukum West, Mahendra Bahadur Shahi in Kalikot, Ramesh Malla in Salyan, and Dhan Bahadur Budha in Dolpa. Vote counting is currently underway in Dhanusha-1 of Madhesh Province. Although RSP is leading in the count, there is a technical possibility that the CPN might avoid a zero tally from Madhesh, as the RSP candidate's nomination was canceled, meaning the candidate with the next highest votes is likely to be declared the winner. Matrika Yadav of the same party is currently in second place there.

Among the elected members of the CPN, which was formed by the merger of the then CPN (Maoist Centre) and the CPN (Unified Socialist) among other parties, Dhan Bahadur Budha was a leader of the then CPN (Unified Socialist). All others are from the Maoist Centre.

Leaders such as Madhav Kumar Nepal, Rajendra Pandey, and Bhim Rawal of the then CPN (Unified Socialist) were defeated this time.