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Updated Aug 17, 2026, 11:45 AM

Kathmandu-5

Kathmandu · Bagmati

MP-linked news
86
House records
5
Wider updates
36
Source trail
11
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Public footprint

Published coverage linked to this MP and official House records that name them. These counts show visibility in the current dataset, not a performance score.

Activity over time

Monthly MP-linked coverage and official House records across the latest 12-month data window.

Across 12 months, this window includes 86 news entries and 5 house records entries. Jul 26 had the most activity, with 36.

NewsHouse records
Activity over time
Activity over timeNewsHouse recordsTotal
Sep 25000
Oct 25000
Nov 25000
Dec 25000
Jan 26000
Feb 26000
Mar 26000
Apr 2616218
May 2620121
Jun 2613114
Jul 2635136
Aug 26202

12-month footprint comparison

This constituency beside the median across all 165 constituencies in the same 12-month window.

This area: 91 all linked items. Constituency median: 12 all linked items.

MP-linked news

This area86
Constituency median1

House records

This area5
Constituency median9

All linked items

This area91
Constituency median12
12-month footprint comparison
12-month footprint comparisonThis areaConstituency median
MP-linked news861
House records59
All linked items9112

Representative and election

Winning vote share

The current MP's official winning vote total compared with all other recorded candidate votes.

Sasmit PokhrelRastriya Swatantra Party
30,737 VotesVote share 61.2%
All other recorded votes
19,466 VotesVote share 38.8%

The vote total and share come from the Election Commission snapshot used for the current MP dataset.

Winning vote share
Winning vote shareVotesVote share
Sasmit Pokhrel, Rastriya Swatantra Party30,73761.2%
All other recorded votes19,46638.8%

Reported updates linked to this MP

Updated Aug 17, 2026, 11:45 AM

Published reports that explicitly mention Sasmit Pokhrel, the MP for Kathmandu-5.

Khabarhub English · Aug 5, 2026, 2:00 PM

Yanki Ukyab appointed Investment Board CEO

KATHMANDU: The government has appointed Yanki Ukyab as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Investment Board Nepal. The decision was taken by the Cabinet during its meeting held on Wednesday.

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New Spotlight Magazine · Aug 5, 2026, 8:52 AM

No Concrete Agreement Has Been Reached in the Tarai: Minister Pokharel

No Concrete Agreement Has Been Reached in the Tarai: Minister Pokharel

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Khabarhub English · Jul 27, 2026, 8:00 PM

Education minister calls for structural reforms to improve higher education

KATHMANDU: Education and Sports Minister Sasmit Pokharel has stressed the need for structural reforms and improved teaching and learning practices to meet the changing demands of the education sector.

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Khabarhub English · Jul 26, 2026, 7:00 PM

Education Minister Pokharel vows action against exam paper leakers

KATHMANDU: Minister for Education and Sports, Sasmit Pokharel, has said that those behind leaking exam papers of MBS First Semester of the Tribhuvan University (TU) will be punished.

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Republica · Jul 26, 2026, 9:18 AM

Education Secretary Paudel in Dhangadhi to hold talks with Dr Govinda KC

In a Facebook post earlier today, Minister for Education and Sports Sasmit Pokharel said Secretary Paudel had reached Dhangadhi to hold direct talks with Dr KC and resolve the issues through dialogue. Education Secretary Paudel in Dhangadhi to hold talks with Dr Govinda KC

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In Parliament

This section shows official House records that clearly name this MP.

Across Parliament and government

News and decisions that may affect this constituency.

Onlinekhabar English · Aug 17, 2026, 5:30 PM

New govt formation process begins in Bagmati Province after Baniya’s resignation

The process of forming a new government in Bagmati Province has begun following a change in the power equation. Hetauda, 17 August The process of forming a new government in Bagmati Province has begun following a change in the power equation.

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Republica · Jul 12, 2026, 7:34 PM

Power built on popularity, marred by a heavy-handed governing style

There is a saying that the morning foretells the day. PM Balen Shah's gestures and posture during his oath-taking ceremony not only raised questions but also sent ripples through different state insti... Power built on popularity, marred by a heavy-handed governing style There is a saying that the morning foretells the day. PM Balen Shah's gestures and posture during his oath-taking ceremony not only raised question…

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Onlinekhabar English · Jun 28, 2026, 4:15 PM

HoR passes Bill to Raise Public Debt

The House of Representatives (HoR) today passed the Bill to Raise Public Debt- 2083. Kathmandu, June 28 The House of Representatives (HoR) today passed the Bill to Raise Public Debt- 2083. The session unanimously endorsed a proposal presented by Finance Minister Dr Swarnim Wagle towards this end.

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Khabarhub English · Jun 10, 2026, 6:00 PM

Gyanendra Shahi demands PM Shah’s clarification over controversial remarks

KATHMANDU: Rastriya Prajatantra Party lawmaker Gyanendra Shahi has strongly objected in Parliament to the controversial remarks made by Prime Minister Balen Shah, demanding that the Prime Minister himself provide a clear and satisfactory explanation to the Ho…

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Khabarhub English · Jun 10, 2026, 3:34 PM

Harka Sampang says opposition can accept PM’s written response read by another minister

KATHMANDU: Shram Sankriti Party Chair Harka Sampang has said the opposition would accept a written response from Prime Minister Balen Shah if it is formally signed and submitted to the House of Representatives, even if it is read out by another minister.

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