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Oli claims UML set to become largest party in upcoming polls



 

JHAPA: KP Sharma Oli, chair of the UML, has said his party is poised to emerge as the largest in the upcoming House of Representatives election, even if it falls short of an absolute majority.

Speaking at an event in Damak on Tuesday, Oli expressed confidence in the UML’s electoral strength, emphasizing that the party’s development and governance agenda would secure widespread public support.

He maintained that despite challenges from other political forces, the UML would remain the dominant political force in Jhapa-5

 

Publish Date : 17 February 2026 18:18 PM

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