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Afsana Banu

Rastriya Swatantra PartyNational listUpdated May 24, 2026, 7:00 AM

Summary

Afsana Banu is a Nepalese politician and House of Representatives member for Rastriya Swatantra Party, selected from the proportional list under the Muslim, Female group after Nepal's 2026 general election. Afsana Banu is a 31-year-old social and political activist from Kathmandu. For years, she has been raising her voice on national interests, youth issues and community issues through street protests. Elected as an MP from the Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RASWPA) through the proportional election system, she has expressed her commitment to make herself the voice of not only her community but the entire country. He plans to take the issues raised by Genji youths to the parliament and emphasize on women's empowerment. He is one of the MPs representing the Muslim community.

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Muslim, Female

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Rastriya Swatantra Party

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Republica

Updated Jun 5, 2026, 2:19 PM

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EC proposes 135-member federal parliament, lowers MP age to 21

In a set of proposals submitted to the government as part of ongoing constitutional review discussions, the EC has suggested that the House of Representatives be significantly downsized from its curre... EC proposes 135-member federal parliament, lowers MP age to 21 In a set of proposals submitted to the government as part of ongoing constitutional review discussions, the EC has suggested that the House of Represent…

Khabarhub English

Published Jun 1, 2026, 9:12 AM

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HoR adjourned as opposition obstructs over PM Shah’s remarks

KATHMANDU: Monday’s meeting of the House of Representatives (HoR) was adjourned for 15 minutes after opposition parties disrupted proceedings, demanding that Prime Minister Balendra Shah retract and apologize for his controversial remarks on Nepal–India borde…

Khabarhub English

Published May 31, 2026, 2:36 PM

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Opposition protest disrupts House session, tension erupts in Parliament

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