In this feature, singer and actor Prakash Saput shares his experience voting early from Baglung Constituency No. 1 and reflects on his first hands-on exposure to parliamentary politics as a proportional representation candidate of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS).
Saput describes how the election brought a sense of responsibility beyond his usual experiences as an artist. Visiting constituencies such as Koshi, Banke, Baglung, and Syangja, he observed heightened trust and expectations from voters toward new faces in politics. The singer-turned-candidate emphasized the importance of establishing a parallel, honest political movement while representing the voices of marginalized communities.
He also highlights the challenges of engaging in “ground-level” politics and the lessons he has learned in connecting with voters, contrasting this with his earlier musical career. Despite the new responsibilities, Saput continues to balance his political engagement with his artistic pursuits.
