Bajhang Election Results: CPN-UML’s Ain Mahar Victories with 18,415 Votes

7th March 2026, Kathmandu

In a closely watched contest for the House of Representatives, Ain Mahar of the CPN-UML has emerged victorious in Bajhang. Mahar secured his seat in the federal parliament by defeating his nearest rival from the Nepali Congress in a high-stakes electoral battle.

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According to the final results released by the Election Commission, Ain Mahar garnered a total of 18,415 votes.

Vote Count Breakdown: A Clear Mandate

The election in Bajhang saw a multi-cornered fight, but the primary competition remained between the CPN-UML and the Nepali Congress.

Ain Mahar (CPN-UML): 18,415 votes (Winner)

Prakash Rasaili ‘Snehi’ (Nepali Congress): 16,029 votes

Min Bahadur Kunwar (CPN-Unified Socialist): 9,748 votes

Shailesh Singh (RSP): 9,234 votes

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Mahar secured his victory with a respectable margin of 2,386 votes over Prakash Rasaili.

The Path to Victory

Ain Mahar’s win is seen as a significant achievement for the CPN-UML in the Sudurpashchim Province. Mahar, a well-known youth leader and former president of the All Nepal National Free Students Union (ANNFSU), leveraged a strong grassroots campaign to consolidate his lead.

While Prakash Rasaili of the Nepali Congress maintained a steady second position, the split in votes among the CPN-Unified Socialist and the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) appears to have influenced the outcome, allowing the UML candidate to pull ahead.

Key Takeaways from the Bajhang Election

Margin of Victory: 2,386 votes separated the winner from the runner-up.

Regional Influence: This win strengthens the CPN-UML’s foothold in the hilly districts of far-western Nepal.

Emerging Parties: The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) made a notable debut in the district, securing over 9,000 votes, signaling a shift in traditional voter loyalty.

Future Outlook

As the newly elected representative of Bajhang, Ain Mahar faces the task of addressing regional infrastructure needs and promoting local development. With a background in student politics and a strong organizational base, his tenure in the House of Representatives will be closely monitored by both supporters and critics.

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