The NCP Sindhuli district committee has recommended senior journalist and founding chair of the Press Centre, Maheshwor Dahal, as a direct candidate for the House of Representatives from Sindhuli constituency–2.

According to party sources, the constituency has previously seen recommendations for senior leaders including party coordinator Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Prachanda’ and former Maoist Centre deputy general secretary Haribol Gajurel. This time, Maheshwor Dahal has also been proposed from the same constituency.

Widely known for his simple, composed and courteous personality, Dahal is regarded as a respected figure in both politics and journalism. He is said to have a strong ideological base and a reputation for personal integrity in the constituency.

Meanwhile, the party has recommended the incumbent lawmaker Lekhnath Dahal to contest from Sindhuli constituency–1. Party leaders say the move is aimed at strengthening the party’s hold in Sindhuli amid emerging political challenges.

Sources say party coordinator Prachanda is currently not inclined to contest elections from Sindhuli. However, several district committees of the CPN (Maoist Centre) have reportedly recommended him from their respective constituencies.

Former deputy general secretary Haribol Gajurel has publicly argued that senior leaders and former lawmakers, with a few exceptions, should now support new leadership and channel their experience and strength towards advancing the socialist agenda. According to sources, this position has further strengthened Maheshwar Dahal’s candidacy.

Maheshwar Dahal is considered not only a long-standing party member but also part of the party’s emerging ideological youth leadership.