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प्रकाश पाठक
Jhapa-3
Jhapa, Koshi
Prakash Pathak is a 37-year-old journalist with 13 years of experience in various Nepali media outlets who transitioned into politics with Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), winning the Jhapa-3 seat in the 2026 Nepal general election by defeating RPP chair Rajendra Lingden with 38,674 votes. A resident of Jhapa Bahradashi Rural Municipality Ghagra, he prioritizes policy reforms in education (uniform tech-friendly curriculum), health (universal access and effective insurance), and agriculture (production subsidies for farmers). His candidacy reflects a drive for systemic change learned through journalism, emphasizing parliament's role in voicing citizen concerns and building national policies.
Age
37 years
Profession
Journalist, Politician
RSP Election Manifesto 2079
RSP uses a unified party manifesto for all candidates
46.9%
38,674
82,506
21,380
Head-to-head result
Winner vs closest opponent in valid votes
Bachelor of Business Studies (BBS)
Bachelor's degree
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