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Vagmati Pradesh

Vagmati Pradesh is the second-most populous, and fifth largest province by area, in Nepal, and borders Tibet to the north, Gandaki Pradesh to the west, and Pradesh No.1 to the east. Its provincial capital is Hetauda, but it also houses Kathmandu, the national capital of the country. It is culturally diverse and has people of many castes residing in it. It also has the highest number of voters as per the election in 2017 for the House of Representatives, as well as for its Provincial Assembly.


Chief Minister

Shalikram Jamkattel
  • Nepali Congress
  • Communist Party of Nepal (UML)
  • Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre)
  • Rastriya Prajatantra Party
  • Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Socialist)
  • Nepal Majdoor Kisan Party
  • Hamro Nepali Party
110 Total Seats

Vagmati Pradesh Sabha

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