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Nirmala Paudel

Nepali Congress

Parbat

Parbat-1

Lawyer specializing in human rights and constitutional law.

Updated: Jan 19, 2026

Rabi Lamichhane

Rastriya Swatantra Party

Chitwan

Chitwan-2

Media personality and chairperson of Rastriya Swatantra Party, known for anti-corruption advocacy.

Updated: Jan 19, 2026

Balendra Shah (Balen)

Rastriya Swatantra Party

Jhapa

Jhapa-5

Structural engineer, former Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, known for urban governance reforms.

Updated: Jan 19, 2026

Swarnim Wagle

Rastriya Swatantra Party

Tanahun

Tanahun-1

Economist and former Vice Chair of National Planning Commission.

Updated: Jan 19, 2026

Dr. Tosima Karki

Rastriya Swatantra Party

Lalitpur

Lalitpur-3

Medical doctor and health policy advocate.

Updated: Jan 19, 2026

Sobita Gautam

Rastriya Swatantra Party

Kathmandu

Kathmandu-2

Social worker and women's rights advocate.

Updated: Jan 19, 2026

Data Sources

Election Commission of Nepal - Candidate Registrations

government • 2026-01-15

Election Commission - Asset Disclosures

government • 2026-01-14

Kantipur Daily - Election 2026 Candidate Profiles

media • 2026-01-16

Nepali Congress Election Manifesto 2026

party • 2026-01-10

CPN-UML Election Manifesto 2026

party • 2026-01-11

CPN (Maoist Centre) Election Manifesto 2026

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