How much did Balen spend in the election?
-
Media Baaji
- Mon, 9 March 2026
Surunga. Walendra Sah Balen, who was elected as a member of the House of Representatives from Jhapa-5, has released his election expenditure details. According to the details submitted to the district election office through the election representative, Balen spent a total of Rs 14 lakh 14 thousand 729 during the election campaign.
The submitted statement includes the amount spent under various headings. It is mentioned that he spent Rs 233,500 for two vehicles for 15 days during the election campaign administration, Rs 35,000 for air fare for five days and Rs 26,970 for food expenses for voter training program.
It is mentioned in the details that Rs. 450,000 has been spent on ward-level publicity program and door-to-door campaign. It is mentioned that 44 thousand 550 rupees were spent for printing sample ballot papers.
During the election campaign, Rs 90,000 was spent on water expenses and Rs 29,670 on stationery expenses in two months for running the office. Similarly, it is mentioned that Rs 1 lakh 75 thousand 34 were spent on printing clothes and banners, Rs 1 lakh 19 thousand 505 were spent on transportation of promotional materials and tickets.
It is mentioned in the details that Rs. 10,000 has been spent for the registration of candidature. The statement of expenses was signed by the representative of Balen, Naveen Bhandari and submitted to the district election office today.
Express
Related News
NEPSE increased by 12.78 points throughout the week, how much is the transaction on which day?
Kathmandu. This week, the NEPSE index increased by 12.78 points and reached 2654.93 points. NEPSE, which closed at 2642.15 points last week, increased by 12.78 points to 22654.93 points this week. The market was open on all five trading days this...
Chumchet Syar Khola hydropower project was built in Chilime
Kathmandu. The government has granted power generation permits to three more hydropower projects. The Power Development Department under the Ministry of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation has granted power generati...
Nepali Congress Central Working Committee meeting continues today
Kathmandu. The meeting of Nepali Congress Central Working Committee will be held today. Chief Secretary Krishna Prasad Paudel informed that the meeting will be held again at the central office of the party, Lalitpur at 1 o'clock. The central membe...
The price of gold decreased, how much is the transaction being done?
Kathmandu. On Tuesday, the price of gold decreased in the local market. According to the Nepal Gold and Silver Traders Federation, the price of gold has fallen by 1,600 rupees in today's business. According to the federation, today the price...
What is the exchange rate of which foreign currency for Tuesday?
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the foreign currency exchange rate for Tuesday. According to Rashtra Bank, the buying rate of one US dollar has been fixed at 142 rupees 48 paisa and the selling rate is 143...
What is the exchange rate of which foreign currency on Saturday?
Kathmandu. Nepal Rastra Bank has determined the exchange rate of foreign currency for today. According to the exchange rate set for today, the value of the US dollar has increased again. According to the fixed exchange rate, the buying rate of one...