Veteran Politicians Set for Third Electoral Showdown in Parbat

Pokhara. Arjun Joshi, an experienced and veteran leader, has been elected as a Member of Parliament from Parbat three times. The parliamentary elections since 2056 (Bikram Sambat) were under his control. Joshi, a leader of the Nepali Congress, is known for frequently shifting factions within the party. Joshi's unbeaten streak, after reigning supreme three times, was broken when Padam Giri of CPN-UML presented himself as a candidate.

Joshi secured victories in the 2056, 2064, and 2070 elections. In the 2074 and 2079 elections, Padam defeated Arjun to emerge victorious. Padam is a figure who rose from student politics and quickly gained influence in parliamentary politics.