Surkhet. In Surkhet-1, where a 'heavyweight' clash was anticipated in the House of Representatives election, former Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Purnabahadur Khadka has stepped down from the electoral arena this time. Following the special general convention, after the issue concerning the Nepali Congress's official status entered the court, he stated he would not contest the election, citing moral reasons.However, Khadka, who has been contesting elections continuously since 048 BS, holds a strong influence in that constituency. Although Khadka is not in the electoral field this time, his brother, Bishnu Kumar Khadka, is the candidate from the Nepali Congress...