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Balen Shah registers candidacy from Jhapa-5



DAMAK: Balen Shah has officially filed his candidacy for the House of Representatives from Jhapa-5 on Tuesday afternoon.

Shah submitted his nomination at the Election Officer’s office located in Ward No. 8 of Damak Municipality.

A significant turnout of party workers and supporters was seen during the registration, with many arriving in rallies and chanting slogans in support of Shah.

The constituency is set for a high-profile contest as Shah will face CPN-UML Chairman and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, generating heightened political activity and public interest in Damak.

Considering the large crowd and political significance, authorities deployed a strong security presence around the nomination site to maintain order.

Publish Date : 20 January 2026 12:21 PM

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