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रमेशकुमार सापकोटा
Surkhet-2
Surkhet, Karnali
Ramesh Kumar Sapkota, formerly the Nepali Congress municipal committee secretary in Birendranagar, defected to the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and won the Surkhet-2 seat in the 2026 Nepal general election, securing RSP's only victory in Karnali Province with 30,842 votes. He gained attention for campaigning on horseback amid vehicle restrictions and emphasized infrastructure improvements like electricity, water, drainage, and road connectivity in Surkhet. Hailing from Birendranagar Municipality Itram, he is committed to a clear development roadmap post-election.
Date of Birth
December 1, 1979
Age
46 years
Profession
Politician
RSP Election Manifesto 2079
RSP uses a unified party manifesto for all candidates
46.5%
30,842
66,339
14,182
Head-to-head result
Winner vs closest opponent in valid votes
SLC (School Leaving Certificate)
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