Dr. Bikram Timilsina emerged victorious from Nuwakot Constituency No. 1, defeating influential candidates from the Congress and CPN parties, and was elected as a Member of Parliament for the first time representing the Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP). Timilsina described the campaign as enthusiastic, noting that the public was hopeful for a new alternative. He said that disenchantment with traditional parties and a desire for change formed the foundation of their victory. He emphasized that the RSP would prioritize national interest, uphold Nepal’s sovereignty and independence, adopt clear policies, and focus on internal unity and responsible political conduct.
This election saw many representatives from a new generation winning parliamentary seats. Among them is Dr. Bikram Timilsina, who contested in Nuwakot-1, traditionally a stronghold of the Congress Party. In this election, he faced competition from Dr. Prakash Sharan Mahat, brother of Dr. Ramsharan Mahat, as well as former minister Hit Bahadur Tamang of the CPN. Defeating these prominent candidates, Timilsina secured a win for the Rashtriya Swatantra Party, which he had joined nearly two years ago.
Timilsina holds a PhD in International Relations and Political Science from Griffith University, Australia. Upon returning to Nepal, he engaged in academia. During this period, he became active within the Rashtriya Swatantra Party and achieved success in his first electoral attempt. Prior to going to Australia, he worked for nearly ten years as a journalist at Radio Sagarmatha. Now, with profound knowledge in international relations and political science, he is also actively involved in the party’s international relations department.
In an interview with Durga Khanal, Dr. Timilsina shared his thoughts: The Nuwakot-1 constituency is considered quite challenging. You managed to defeat veteran party candidates and win from the Rashtriya Swatantra Party. How was your election experience? The election experience was extremely encouraging. I found the election very enjoyable. We were fighting not just a routine election, but aiming to end an abnormal situation. We moved forward with the goal of establishing positive political culture and running a strong campaign. At no point during the campaign did we have to return home disappointed. When the public’s aspirations aligned with our plans, the experience became extraordinary.
