Lalitpur 1 (constituency)

Lalitpur 1 is one of the three parliamentary constituencies of the Lalitpur District in Nepal. This constituency came into being after the Constituency Delimitation Commission (CDC) implemented the new constituency boundaries prior to the 2008 Constituent Assembly election. The constituency encompasses parts of Lalitpur Metropolitan City and includes areas to the north and east of the city center.

In Nepal's parliamentary system, Lalitpur 1 elects one member to the House of Representatives through the first-past-the-post system. Voter demographics and political party affiliations within the constituency can vary significantly across different elections, influencing election outcomes. Candidates representing various national and regional political parties compete for the seat, and independent candidates also frequently participate.

Election results in Lalitpur 1 are closely followed as indicators of the broader political trends in the Kathmandu Valley and Nepal as a whole. The issues and concerns raised during election campaigns in this constituency often reflect national priorities such as infrastructure development, economic opportunities, and governance.