Candidate List of Sarlahi-03
Sarlahi-03: 2026 Candidates
The Hariwan-Bagmati Belt | House of Representatives
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📍 Hariwan / Bagmati / Barahathawa
| Candidate Name | Political Party | Symbol & Name |
|---|---|---|
| Narayan Kaji Shrestha | Nepali Communist Party (NCP) | 🛠️ Hammer & Sickle |
| Hari Prasad Upreti | CPN (UML) | ☀️ Sun |
| Pancha Bahadur Singtan | Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) | 🔔 Bell |
| Narendra Sah Kalwar | Independent | 🏃 Runner |
🔍 Analysis: The "Iron Gate" Battle
In 2022, Hari Prasad Upreti (UML) won this seat by a razor-thin margin of just 770 votes, defeating Narendra Sah Kalwar. In 2026, the stakes have evolved; the NCP has fielded heavyweight Narayan Kaji Shrestha to ensure the seat flips back to the unified leftist front. However, the presence of Pancha Bahadur Singtan (RSP) is a major threat in urban areas like Hariwan, where "Bell" sentiment is strong among youth. Narendra Sah Kalwar, despite losing the party ticket this time, remains a local powerhouse and is running a high-profile independent campaign that could disrupt the vote share of the major parties.
Bracing for the final Sarlahi showdown...
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