Nepal, Nov. 30 -- As the country prepares for the House of Representatives elections scheduled for March 5 next year, there is growing optimism and activity in Koshi Province, with political activists and voters alike showing renewed enthusiasm.

By Friday, a total of 139 parties, including 21 new political forces, had registered with the Election Commission to contest the parliamentary elections.

In various districts of Koshi, party leaders, activists and ordinary citizens appear energised, signalling a significant shift in political mood-even among cadres of the once election-averse CPN-UML.

Despite previously rejecting the legitimacy of the interim government formed after the 'controversial' dissolution of the House, UML activists ar...