Entrepreneur Asheem Man Singh Basnyat has made an announcement for his candidacy in the upcoming election for the House of Representatives from Kathmandu-1. The election is set to be held on 5th March 2026 which is expected to be free and fair and will help Nepal form a new government restoring Nepal’s reputation on the international platform.
Basnyat became the Managing Director of Nepal’s ride-sharing platform Pathao Nepal in May 2018. It provides on-demand ride sharing services through motorcycles and cars. Being started in Bangladesh as an on-demand digital platform company, it has been actively functioning in major cities of Nepal. Pathao started its bike services on 24 September 2018, car service on 9th August 2019, and finally food delivery service on 2 October 2020.
Asheem Man Singh Basnyat, Contesting the Election through a Political Party?
Basnyat took to social media to announce his candidacy for the forthcoming election on 11th January, Sunday. He uploaded a video where he mentioned that the decision was not easy. He said being an entrepreneur he has struggled a lot and created employment opportunities for people in need.
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Further, he stated that failures, pressure, and serious responsibility pushed him towards the way to finally get involved in politics.
He said,
"I have not come to do politics, but to take responsibility."
He mentioned that he will be focusing on promoting startups and entrepreneurship, reassuring accountability and transparency. He further requested for the public support, suggestions, criticism and active participation for his journey as he cannot do it alone, He said,
"We must move and step forward together to fight for change."
Through his video of about 2 minutes, he urged Nepali citizens to make a difference in the country. However, it is still not clear whether he will contest the election through a political party or as an independent candidate.
It is obvious to all that Nepal suffered a lot during the two days of the Gen Z protest that occurred in September and four months since, Nepal is still marked by an overall state of uncertainty.
Amid the chaos, every Nepali citizen has great hope for the upcoming elections on 5th March. Let’s hope for the best for the country!
