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Increased number of independent candidates in Nepal's by-election: 'Harka and Balen have inspired people'

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  Nepal's recent by-elections filled 41 vacant local-level positions.

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Nepal conducted local by-elections on December 1 to fill 41 vacant positions at the local level. Political analyst Sambridha Ghimire spoke to SBS Nepali about the growing number of independent candidates, emerging political trends, and their implications for Nepali politics.

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Nepal conducted local by-elections on December 1 to fill 41 vacant positions at the local level. Political analyst Sambridha Ghimire spoke to SBS Nepali about the growing number of independent candidates, emerging political trends, and their implications for Nepali politics.

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