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Candidate watch: Pinky Rai from Okhaldhunga-1

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A 32-year-old LGBTQ+ activist, Pinky’s campaign combines advocacy for inclusion with a focus on rural development, healthcare, education, and economic opportunities.

Candidate watch: Mingma Sherpa from Sankhuwasabha constituency

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Candidate watch: Dr Amresh Singh from Sarlahi-4

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Economy

Let there be more international students in Nepal

In this second episode, we talk with Prof. Uddhab Pyakurel, Kathmandu University School of Arts, who emphasises that Nepal’s government must prioritise international students — for instance — simplify the visa process and fees for them and extend adequate support to universities, and budgetary support to extend scholarship opportunities to international students.

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For balanced international relations, the house has to be in order first

This episode with Gaurab Shumsher Thapa touched upon the foundational understanding of the broader themes of international relations, the history of Nepal's IR, the essence of soft power, national interest, and the principle of Panchsheel.

Candidate watch: Pinky Rai from Okhaldhunga-1

A 32-year-old LGBTQ+ activist, Pinky’s campaign combines advocacy for inclusion with a focus on rural development, healthcare, education, and economic opportunities.

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Candidate watch: Mingma Sherpa from Sankhuwasabha constituency

Mingma Sherpa, Nepal’s record-breaking mountaineer and tourism entrepreneur, is bringing his Himalayan expertise as the RSP candidate for Sankhuwasabha. He campaigns on sustainable tourism, mountain …

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Candidate watch: Dr Amresh Singh from Sarlahi-4

During the 2015 constitution-drafting process, he formally registered a nine-point note of dissent advocating a population-based representation and a greater inclusion of Madhesi and marginalised …

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