Sobita Gautam Shortlisted for ‘Young World Politician of the Year’, Who are others?

Sobita Gautam, a member of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Member of Parliament (MP), has been shortlisted for the prestigious ‘Young World Politician of the Year’ award. The award, organized by One Young World – Global Community For Youth, aims to recognize outstanding politicians between the ages of 18 and 35 who are making a positive impact on young people in their communities and countries.

One Young World has shortlisted fifteen leaders from around the world, and Sobita Gautam is one of them representing Nepal. Gautam’s selection is attributed to the significant influence they have had in the field of politics, as acknowledged by One Young World.

According to One Young World – Global Community For Youth, “At 27, Sobita is the youngest female parliamentarian in Nepal’s history. Her role as a founding member of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, aiming to eradicate corruption, has propelled the party to become the fourth largest political entity in the country. Sobita’s popularity serves as a catalyst for youth engagement in politics, ensuring that the voices of the young are effectively represented in decision-making processes.”

The shortlisted nominees are currently undergoing a thorough evaluation by One Young World’s expert judging panel, who will determine the final five winners. The winners will be announced in July and will be presented with the ‘Young World Politician of the Year’ award at the One Young World Summit in Belfast in 2023.

We are pleased to announce the shortlisted candidates for the Politician of the Year Award 2023 👏

Our shortlist is made up of 15 inspiring politicians who are having a positive impact on young people in their communities.

Read about the candidates: https://t.co/3AyTOllK3h pic.twitter.com/bBr24LI13j

— One Young World (@OneYoungWorld) June 15, 2023

Among the other shortlisted candidates are Antonia Cósmica Orellana Guarello from Chile, Arielle Kayabaga from Canada, Ayor Makur Chuot from Australia, Camila Crescimbeni from Argentina, Eóin Tennyson from Northern Ireland, Fatima Payman from Australia, George Mwanza from Zambia, Hiram Hernández Zetina from Mexico, Irene Montero from Spain, Mauree Turner from the USA, Moko Tepania from New Zealand, Prabakaran Parameswaran from Malaysia, Samuel Cogolati from Belgium, and Yong Hye-in from South Korea.