Nepal, Feb. 13 -- Ranju (Neupane) Darshana of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is contesting the House of Representatives (HoR) election from Kathmandu Constituency-1, scheduled for March 5.

Nine months pregnant, she has been visiting voters' doorsteps with remarkable energy and determination, earning praise from many who describe her as courageous. She says the encouragement from voters has strengthened her resolve. The party's "Walk with Ranju" campaign has also boosted her confidence.

Ranju said she chose to contest from Kathmandu-1 to seek justice for the mothers who lost 76 children during the Gen Z movement. Having entered politics at the age of 17, the 29-year-old candidate says her bid also aims to build a Nepal where young pe...