Last Updated on March 7, 2026
Khalti Co-Founder and tech entrepreneur Arvind Sah has won from Bara 3 in the Election 2082. Sah hails from Mahagadhimai – 7 (Telkuwa), and stood in the election from Bara 3 Constituency.
Sah won in the first-past-the-post election with 40,697 votes. He ran from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP). Pharamullaha Mansur from the Nepali Congress and Rambabukumar Yadav from Janata Samajwadi Party received 10,052 and 6,884 votes, respectively.
| Candidate Name | Party | Votes Received |
| Arvind Sah | Rastriya Swatantra Party | 40,697 |
| Pharamullaha Mansur | Nepali Congress | 10,052 |
| Rambabukumar Yadav | Janata Samajwadi Party | 6,884 |
The win solidifies the space for IT entrepreneurs in the current election that has seen RSP sweeping constituencies across the country.
The election took place on Falgun 21, 2082, and results are coming in. You can find out the candidates from each constituency. Also, learn the best ways to keep election updates online.
Learn more about Arvind Sah
Engineer Arvind Sah likens himself to a “tech-enabled changemaker. He has co-founded popular digital platforms such as Sparrow SMS and Khalti digital wallet (through Janaki Technology), transforming lives for millions with easy digital services.
He has also led initiatives like KISAN Agro, supporting farmers with technology and business opportunities. His website mentions that Sah is currently pursuing an MPhil leading to a PhD degree in Rural Development with a focus on AI-driven job creation and digital governance.
His election win from Bara 3 gives him a political space to raise his voice and formulate policies “to drive inclusive growth and social transformation.”
