Ep: 399 | Swoyam Shrestha on Politics, Student Unions & Challenges as an Independent Candidate

In this episode, we sit down with Swoyam Shrestha, an Independent Candidate who won the FSU Elections at Pulchwok Campus to discuss the challenges of being an independent candidate in Nepal and navigating the complexities of Nepali student politics. As a student at Pulchowk Engineering Campus, he shares his journey into politics in Nepali colleges, the influence of student unions in Nepal, and how favoritism affects leadership. We explore the election manifesto he presented while running for student leadership, covering crucial issues such as health insurance for students in Nepal, research and innovation, and infrastructure development in Nepali colleges. Swoyam also sheds light on the bias in Nepal’s education system, the political influence in universities, and the struggles of maintaining academic balance while engaging in activism. Why do student unions matter, and should they remain independent? Swoyam breaks down the challenges in student elections and shares his views on job opportunities for students in Nepal. He also reflects on his time at Sainik School, the lessons that shaped him, and his future in engineering and politics. 🔹 Watch till the end to hear his advice on what you must know before entering politics! #NepaliPolitics #StudentUnions #PulchowkCampus #IndependentCandidate #NepalElections #EducationSystemNepal #YouthLeadership GET CONNECTED WITH Swoyam Shrestha: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swoyam_shrestha?igsh=cXE0Yzd1bTk3ZHV3 Facebook; https://www.facebook.com/share/15H197VX37/?mibextid=wwXIfr