Fall of giants taking its toll; Sushil Koirala announces resignation as NC acting prez

Sushil Koirala, the acting president of Nepali Congress (NC), has announced resignation from the position following his defeat in the election and the party's poor show in initial poll results.

He was defeated in Banke-2 constituency where Madhesi Janadhikar Forum (MJF) candidate Sarbadev Ojha won.

Earlier, Madhav Kumar Nepal, the general secretary of UML, too, had announced his resignation following the defeat of his party at the hustings.

Both of their resignations are yet to be accepted by their respective parties.

Meanwhile, Gopal Man Shrestha, vice president of NC, has won from Syangja district.

Former prime minister and president of Rastriya Janashakti Party (RJP) Surya Bahadur Thapa lost to Hariraj Limbu of Maoists from Dhankuta-2 constituency. nepalnews.com sd Apr 12 08

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