Nepal, Jan. 24 -- Saptari district in Madhesh Province is under the national spotlight as the House of Representatives (HoR) election is scheduled for March 5. In its two constituencies, the stakes are high: the prestige of four central party leaders hangs in the balance. With heavyweight contenders vying for dominance, these constituencies have become election hotbeds, drawing intense scrutiny from voters and political observers alike.

In Saptari-2, the battle has become a true matter of prestige. The race features Dr. Chandrakant Raut (CK), Chair of Janamat Party; former Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Umesh Kumar Yadav; Satish Kumar Singh, former Chief Minister of Madhesh Province and Chair of the Swabhiman Party; ...