Nisha Mehta from Inaruwa is a nurse by profession. Despite being active in the health service, she was associated with the party since its inception as an ordinary member. In the previous election, the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) had even put her on the proportional list to become an MP. However, she could not become an MP. This time, she has reached the federal parliament to represent the new generation. After becoming a member of the House of Representatives from the Madhesi cluster, her goals and daily life have changed. She says that this responsibility should not be seen only as a personal success but as a combination of social service, professional experience and political patience. Born in Inaruwa on 22 Shrawan 2044, Mehta has been interested in politics from the beginning. She was not disappointed when she did not become an MP the first time, but rather became more active.

She remained more active within the party as a central member. This continuity, patience and commitment to the party has finally led her to the federal parliament. She considers becoming an MP as a result of ‘not a one-time opportunity but continuous effort’.

Another important aspect of Nisha is her deep connection with the health sector. After completing her master’s degree in nursing from the University of Gwalior, India, she returned to Nepal and worked at the Birat Teaching Hospital in Biratnagar. This process continued until Sunday. She resigned only after receiving her MP certificate from the Election Commission.

Her service in the health sector gave her an opportunity to understand the weaknesses of the service system, inequality of access and management challenges closely.

After becoming an MP, she considers resigning from the hospital as an important turning point in her life. She considers it a transformation from a professional identity to a policy role.

As the administrative secretary of Nepal Police Wives Association, Koshi Province, she has played an important role in running health camps, programs related to women and children, and community-centered activities. Her contribution to making the association active and dynamic is considered significant. This shows her leadership skills, as well as her ability to run the organization and connect with the community.

Her husband, Dr. Saroj Singh, is the Chief of Koshi Province Police Hospital and Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP). Family support has played an important role in her journey.

Singh herself says that Nisha has been actively involved in politics since before and that continuity has led her to the parliament. According to her, Nisha, who is interested in social service and has also studied the issues of Madhesi women and children, has the potential to become an effective voice on the issues of those same classes.

Nisha became emotional after receiving the certificate of federal MP. In her words, ‘This is not just an achievement, it is a huge responsibility on my shoulders.’ She has acknowledged the contribution of her family, supporters and the general public in her success and expressed her gratitude. This shows the humility and sense of collectivism in her political style.

In her upcoming journey, Mehta has committed to raising timely issues in Parliament. She says that she will raise her voice on issues such as the problems of police personnel, farmers’ problems, Madhesi women’s rights, and the health sector. She said, ‘I will always try to be your voice.’ For Nisha, this opportunity is a confluence of opportunities and challenges.

On the one hand, she is a new face who has to establish her identity, on the other hand, she has a strong foundation of health, social service and organizational experience. As a proportional MP, her role will not be limited to representation only, but will depend on activism in policy debates, the ability to institutionalize the people’s voice, and result-oriented intervention.