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RSP heads for clean sweep in Nepal parliamentary polls after Gen Z unrest
Updated : 1 week ago IST
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is emerging as the frontrunner in Nepal's House of Representatives elections held on March 5, riding on a surge in popularity following the Gen Z-led movement in September, The Himalayan Times reported.
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Nepal Elections 2026: "My duty is completed," says Interim PM Sushila Kark
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Nepal's interim PM Sushila Karki voted in Kathmandu as the 2026 general election began amid tight security. Nearly 19 million voters, over half young, choose a new government after the Gen Z-led snap polls.
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"I hope whoever wins plays significant role in development of Nepal": Vote
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Voting for Nepal's 2026 general election began on March 5 amid tight security and strong voter turnout. The snap poll follows political upheaval triggered by the "Gen Z movement." Over 18.9 million voters will decide among 6,541 candidates for 275 parliamentary seats, with results expecte
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"We want stability and the issue of corruption resolved": Voters seek chan
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Nepal is holding snap general elections following the "Gen Z movement" that ousted the previous government. With over 18 million voters half being youth the polls feature 6,541 candidates. Backed by heavy security, the Election Commission aims for a peaceful process and expects results withi
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Nepal begins landmark general election months after "Gen Z movement"
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Nepal is holding snap general elections following the "Gen Z movement" that ousted the previous government. With over 18 million voters--half being youth--the polls feature 6,541 candidates for 275 seats. Backed by heavy security, the Election Commission aims for a peaceful process and ra
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Nepali interim PM calls on voters to take part in Thursday polls ahead of
Updated : 1 week, 4 days ago IST
Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Monday called on voters to participate in the March 5 election for the Nepal House of Representatives.
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Balen Shah, former rapper and mayor, vying for PM, launches campaign in Ka
Updated : 1 week, 6 days ago IST
Former rapper and mayor Balendra Shah (Balen), vying for PM, has launched a Kathmandu-centric campaign as the election draws close, with polling set for Thursday.
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Gen-Z leaders exerted pressure for appointment of specific individuals as
Updated : 1 month, 1 week ago IST
Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki has revealed that the leaders of the September's Gen Z movement exerted strong pressure on her to appoint specific individuals as ministers on board the interim government.
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Candidates in Nepal prepare to launch campaigns for March polls as nominat
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Balendra Shah, the former Kathmandu mayor and rapper, has also filed his candidacy from Jhapa-5, standing against KP Sharma Oli, the prime minister deposed by the Gen-Z movement.
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Nepal's rapper-turned-mayor Balen Shah begins PM campaign from Janakpur ah
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Nepal's rapper-turned-mayor Balen Shah began his election campaign from Janakpur ahead of March polls. The RSP leader promised stronger federalism and urged voters to support competence over identity. He is set to file nomination from Jhapa and challenge former PM KP Sharma Oli.
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Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah resigns to contest March 5 polls; RSP projects
Updated : 1 month, 3 weeks ago IST
Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah resigned on Sunday to contest Nepal's March 5 election. He joined the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) as a senior leader and is being projected as its prime ministerial candidate. Shah is preparing to contest from Jhapa-5 against KP Sharma Oli.
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Nepali Congress special convention extended till Tuesday as leadership sel
Updated : 2 months ago IST
Nepali Congress extended its closed-door session until Tuesday as discussions continue on reports by general secretaries Gagan Thapa and Bishwa Prakash Sharma. Leadership selection is expected to begin Tuesday. Sharma's report focuses on youth discontent, governance failures and proposes wid
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