How many new and young candidates are there in this election?

12 February, 2026, 07:00 am

Last modified: 12 February, 2026, 07:00 am

How many new and young candidates are there in this election?

12 February, 2026, 07:00 am

Last modified: 12 February, 2026, 07:00 am

There has been a significant change in the demographics of the candidates in the upcoming 13th National Parliament election. Analyzing the affidavits of the 1,872 candidates who survived the scrutiny of the Election Commission, it can be seen that the number of new and young candidates in this election is remarkable.

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