Increased number of independent candidates in Nepal's by-election: 'Harka and Balen have inspired people'

Nepal conducted local by-elections on December 1 to fill 41 vacant positions at the local level. Political analyst Sambridha Ghimire spoke to SBS Nepali about the growing number of independent candidates, emerging political trends, and their implications for Nepali politics.

Mount Everest is seen from the Kalapattar Plateau some 140kms (87 miles) northeast of Kathmandu. Source: AAP / AApAbhishek Maharjan/Sipa USA

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Sambridha Ghimire analyses Nepal's recent by-elections

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