Former PM Baburam Bhattarai Withdraws Candidacy from Gorkha-2

Former Prime Minister Dr. Baburam Bhattarai, who had filed his nomination from Gorkha-2 representing the Progressive Democratic Party, has withdrawn his candidacy ahead of the upcoming elections.

Bhattarai stated that he made the decision to step aside in order to support parties with new energy and progressive agendas. However, he did not specify which party he would back.

On Thursday, Bhattarai also held discussions in Gorkha-2 with Lekhnath Nyaupane, the candidate representing the Nepali Communist Party, amid ongoing electoral preparations in the constituency.