Candidate List of Jhapa-05
THE ULTIMATE SHOWDOWN: Jhapa-05
House of Representatives Election 2026 (Phalgun 21)
🔥 National Spotlight: The "Battle of Generations"
HIGH VOLTAGE
| Candidate Name | Political Party | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
|
KP Sharma Oli
Former Prime Minister
|
CPN (UML) | Sun |
|
Balen Shah
Former Mayor of Kathmandu
|
Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) | Bell |
|
Ranjit Tamang
Youth/Student Leader
|
Nepali Communist Party (NCP) | Hammer & Sickle |
| Laxmi Sangraula | Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) | Plough |
Strategic Context: This is the most anticipated race in Nepali history. KP Oli defends his home bastion against Balen Shah, who resigned as Kathmandu Mayor specifically to challenge the "old guard." The RSP has projected Balen as their Prime Ministerial candidate, making this a direct fight for the future of the country.