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रञ्जु न्यौपाने
Kathmandu-1
Kathmandu, Bagmati
Ranju Darshana Neupane, born in 1996, is a Nepali politician and activist who entered politics at age 17 with Bibeksheel Nepali Party, ran for Kathmandu mayor at 21 in 2017, and served as general secretary of Bibeksheel Sajha Party before joining Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). She won the Kathmandu-1 parliamentary seat in the 2026 election (2082 BS), becoming RSP's first declared victor just 12 days after childbirth, defeating rivals by over 9,000 votes. Previously a lecturer at Thames International College and advocate for women's rights, RTI, and youth opportunities, she is known for her role in anti-corruption protests and social campaigns. [MyRepublica](https://myrepublica.nagariknetwork.com/news/rsps-ranju-darshana-wins-kathmandu-1-68-35.html), [Kathmandu Post](https://kathmandupost.com/kathmandu/2026/03/06/rsp-s-ranju-darshana-wins-kathmandu-1), [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ranju_Darshana)
RSP Election Manifesto 2079
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15,455
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Development Studies
National College (Kathmandu University)
Political Science
Tribhuvan University
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