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Okhaldhunga-1
Okhaldhunga, Koshi
Bishwa Raj Pokharel is a former Additional Inspector General (AIG) of Nepal Police with 29 years in police service, 5 years in judicial service, and 2 years in administrative service, having joined as an inspector in 1993 and resigned in 2022 after a controversial IGP promotion dispute. He joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) in November 2025 and won the Okhaldhunga-1 seat in the 2026 general election by a narrow margin of 5 votes. Born in Kathmandu and residing there, he holds an MA degree.
Date of Birth
August 4, 1966
Age
59 years
Profession
Police Officer, Politician
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25.1%
13,953
55,535
5
Head-to-head result
Winner vs closest opponent in valid votes
MA
Tribhuvan University
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