Nepal Election Campaign Heats Up: Balen's Unique Style, Prachanda's Unity Call, Thapa's Youth Focus

• Candidates, including former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah ‘Balen’ and former premier Pushpakamal Dahal “Prachanda,” have begun campaigning for the March 5 Nepal election.
• Balen, 35, a rapper-turned-politician and RSP prime ministerial candidate, is conducting a unique 'silent campaign' across eastern and western Nepal, engaging voters with handshakes and his 'Bell' symbol.
• Pushpakamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ of the Nepali Communist Party emphasized the need for communist unity to protect national sovereignty and address the ongoing national crisis.
• Nepali Congress president Gagan Thapa, also a prime ministerial candidate, pledged to create domestic employment for youth, while the party spokesperson highlighted new faces and policies.
• Nepal Vice President Ram Sahaya Yadav stressed the importance of ensuring free, fair, and fearless voting for all 18.9 million eligible voters in the upcoming House of Representatives elections.

Why It Matters: Nepal's election campaign is in full swing with diverse strategies from key political figures ahead of March 5 polls.