KATHMANDU, Jan 21: As preparations intensify nationwide for the House of Representatives election scheduled for March 5, Jhapa Constituency-5 has emerged as one of the most closely watched constituencies. The race there features CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli and Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Senior Leader Balendra (Balen) Shah.
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Following the filing of their nominations, both leaders have begun actively courting voters. Balen has stepped up his campaign by inaugurating a contact office and engaging directly with voters—from children to senior citizens—signaling an energetic push to connect across generations.
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