Former Prime Ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Prachanda Contest Nepal's 2026 Election

Former Prime Ministers Madhav Kumar Nepal and Pushpa Kamal Dahal (Prachanda) are key figures contesting Nepal's March 5 general election. Madhav Kumar Nepal, who led the CPN-UML and later formed the CPN-Unified Socialist, has been active in Nepalese politics since the 1960s and played a role in the country's transition to a republic. Prachanda, known for leading a decade-long Maoist insurgency aiming to end the monarchy, has served as Prime Minister three times, most recently in 2022 under a coalition government.