'Give us winning seats if you can': Nepali community's participation in Australian local elections

(From left to right) Nepali speaking candidates who contested in the New South Wales local election 2024: Sukirti Bhatta, Sajjan Karki, Mohan Bhatt and Deb Gurung.

New South Walse local election candidates with Nepali heritage (from left to right): Sukirti Bhatta, Sajjan Karki, Mohan Bhatt. Source: SBS / Krishna Pokhrel, Facebook/Sajjan Karki, Facebook/Mohan Bhatt

As the Victorian local elections approach wrap up, some Nepali-speaking candidates who contested in the NSW local elections in September share their perspectives on the Nepali community's engagement in Australian politics. Listen to their conversation with SBS Nepali.


Disclaimer: We would like to inform you that the opinions expressed in the segment are those of the talents themselves.

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