Basana Thapa

Basana Thapa is a Nepalese politician and a member of the Nepali Congress. She was elected to the House of Representatives from the Dailekh-1 constituency. She is the first woman to win a directly elected federal parliamentary seat from Karnali Province.

Political career Thapa is affiliated with the Nepali Congress, one of Nepal's major political parties. She rose through the party ranks at the district level and became active in organizing political activities in Dailekh.

Her candidacy in the federal parliamentary elections was seen as part of the Nepali Congress's effort to promote women leaders in direct elections, which have historically been dominated by men.

2026 general election In the 2026 Nepalese general election, Thapa contested from Dailekh-1 under the first-past-the-post electoral system. She defeated an experienced political opponent to win the seat.

Her victory was considered significant for several reasons. She became the first woman to win a directly elected federal parliamentary seat from Karnali Province.

Significance Thapa's election is seen as a milestone for women's representation in Nepalese politics, especially in Karnali Province, where female participation in direct elections has been historically low.