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Updated Aug 18, 2026, 8:57 AM

Kathmandu-8

Kathmandu · Bagmati

MP-linked news
50
House records
1
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 50 news entries and 1 house records entries. Jul 26 had the most activity, with 19.

NewsHouse records
Activity over time
Activity over timeNewsHouse recordsTotal
Sep 25000
Oct 25000
Nov 25000
Dec 25000
Jan 26000
Feb 26000
Mar 26303
Apr 26707
May 26404
Jun 2611112
Jul 2619019
Aug 26606

12-month footprint comparison

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

This area: 51 all linked items. Constituency median: 12 all linked items.

MP-linked news

This area50
Constituency median1

House records

This area1
Constituency median9

All linked items

This area51
Constituency median12
12-month footprint comparison
12-month footprint comparisonThis areaConstituency median
MP-linked news501
House records19
All linked items5112

Representative and election

Winning vote share

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

Biraj Bhakta ShresthaRastriya Swatantra Party
24,592 VotesVote share 67.5%
All other recorded votes
11,821 VotesVote share 32.5%

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

Winning vote share
Winning vote shareVotesVote share
Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, Rastriya Swatantra Party24,59267.5%
All other recorded votes11,82132.5%

Reported updates linked to this MP

Updated Aug 18, 2026, 8:57 AM

Published reports that explicitly mention Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, the MP for Kathmandu-8.

Onlinekhabar English · Aug 18, 2026, 2:42 PM

Old power infrastructure causing frequent outages: Energy Minister

Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said frequent power outages in Nepal are occurring because the country’s Kathmandu, August 18 Minister for Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation Biraj Bhakta Shrestha has said frequent power outages in Nepal are occurring because the country’s electricity infrastructure is old and unable to handle the increasing load.

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New Spotlight Magazine · Aug 18, 2026, 8:54 AM

Increasing electricity consumption and expanding electricity exports should be given priority: Energy Minister Shrestha

Increasing electricity consumption and expanding electricity exports should be given priority: Energy Minister Shrestha

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New Spotlight Magazine · Aug 15, 2026, 7:43 PM

We will advance regulatory and policy reforms simultaneously for electricity exports: Energy Minister Shrestha

We will advance regulatory and policy reforms simultaneously for electricity exports: Energy Minister Shrestha

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New Spotlight Magazine · Aug 13, 2026, 8:02 PM

Transmission Line Is Crucial For Energy Development: Minister Shrestha

Transmission Line Is Crucial For Energy Development: Minister Shrestha

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New Spotlight Magazine · Aug 13, 2026, 7:42 PM

Energy Minister Shrestha Appointed Tiwari, Poudel and Karki As Advisors

Energy Minister Shrestha Appointed Tiwari, Poudel and Karki As Advisors

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In Parliament

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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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