CHITWAN, Oct 7: Chairman of CPN (Maoist Center) and former prime minister Puspa Kamal Dahal has announced to contest both by-elections and general elections on their own.
During a press conference organized by the Press Center Chitwan at Bharatpur Airport on Saturday, Dahal expressed confidence that the Maoist Centre will win the elections on its own.
We will contest upcoming election on our own strength: Dahal
“Even though I stepped down as PM, there has been a strong foundation among the people. I have traveled across the country and seen the basis for contesting and winning the election alone,” he said.
On a different note, he emphasized the need for unity during disasters like floods and landslides and urged political parties, the government, and social organizations to work together for reconstruction efforts.