Kathmandu: The Communist Party of Nepal – Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) has concluded the selection of candidates for the upcoming National Assembly election slated for January 11. The comprehensive list, announced by General Secretary Shankar Pokharel, includes representatives from various regions and demographics.
The finalized candidates are as follows:
- Rukmini Koirala (Sunsari) – Women in Koshi region
- Parshuram Adhikari (Bhojpur) – Other Women
- Ushadevi Tharuni (Parsa) – Women in Madhesh
- Dr. Arjunkumar Singh Rajput (Mahottari) – Others
- Rochkumari Chaulagai (Dolakha) – Women
And from various categories:
6. Trilochan Nirmal Paudel (Chitwan) – Others
- Vivek Devkota (Kathmandu) – Disability/Minorities
- Dhurvaraj Vishwakarma (Dhading) – Dalit
- Yaman Devkota (Gorkha) – Women in Gandaki
- Chakra Bahadur Parajuli (Syangja) – Others
- Hemandra Sherchan (Mustang) – Disability/Minorities
In addition: 12. Tulsakumari KC (Dang) – Women in Lumbini
- Jhapendra Bahadur Gharti Kshetri (Palpa) – Others
- Vimalakumari Shahi (Humla) – Women in Karnali
- Dilli Prasad Bhatt (Mugu) – Others
- Hikmat Vick (Dailekh) – Dalit
- Savitradevi Ghimire (Kailali) – Others in Far West
- Ishwari Prasad Kharel (Kanchanpur) – Others
- Ramchandra Joshi (Kailali) – Disability/Minority
The comprehensive selection ensures diverse representation from women, minorities, Dalits, and persons with disabilities, aligning with the party’s commitment to inclusive governance. The nomination process sets the stage for a dynamic and varied representation in the upcoming National Assembly elections.
