Sthapit’s remarks, audience reaction put society’s view of women in focus

Concerns over safety and security of women under leadership of such patriarchal men.

On April 28, in a hall filled with youths, five out of 56 mayoral candidates—Balen Shah (independent), Keshav Sthapit (CPN-UML), Rajan Koirala (independent), Samikshya Baskota (Bibeksheel Sajha Party) and Sushil Thapa (independent)—were invited to an interaction at National College, Kathmandu.