Trilochan Bhatta, a central member of the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) and former Chief Minister of Sudurpaschim Province, has registered his candidacy.

Bhatta has filed his candidacy for the upcoming House of Representatives election from Doti, according to the Office of the Returning Officer.

Reacting after filing his candidacy, Bhatta said that effective implementation of the constitution, good governance, and development of the Far West are his main agendas. “It is necessary to further accelerate the development work that has begun in the province from the federal level,” he said.