Senior leader of Loktantrik Samajbadi Party (LSP) Rajendra Mahato has canceled his decision to contest the by-elections in Bara-2.
Mahato saide he withdrew his decision in support of chairman of Janata Samajbadi Party (JSP) Chairman Upendra Yadav who is set to contest the by-elections.
He said he would not file his candidacy saying that the ruling alliance has decided to field Yadav in the by elections of Bara 2 constituency.
“It is not justifiable to file a candidacy while the ruling alliance has already decided to field Upendra Yadav in Bara 2 constituency,” Mahato told Nepalkhabar, “Either we have to revolt or comply with the decision of the alliance backed by our party. That is why I decided to withdraw my decision.”
Meanwhile, Janamat Party has decided to field Shiva Chandra Kushwaha in Bara 2.
Janamat Party led by CK Raut has hinted at quitting the ruling coalition.
