Nepal, March 2 -- Election excitement is growing in Tikapur, a key constituency under Kailali-1. From busy marketplaces and tea shops to farmlands, discussions about the upcoming polls dominate daily conversations. This time, however, there is a visible shift in voter sentiment - many residents say they want capable leaders who can deliver development rather than candidates chosen purely on community identity.

In previous elections, voting patterns in the area were largely shaped by community-based calculations. As a Tharu-majority region, collective voting from the Tharu community often played a decisive role in determining results. This time, the political mood appears to be changing.

"We don't care whether the candidate is from our c...