Jhapa emerging as Nepal’s political powerhouse

KATHMANDU: The prominence of eastern Nepal in the nation’s executive and administrative realms has been profound, with districts like Jhapa and Morang participating in every democratic struggle, especially during the communist movement.

Furthermore, the legacy of Matrika Koirala, BP Koirala, and Girija Prasad Koirala — three siblings who ascended to key executive positions — has inadvertently added to the stature of Morang.