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
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
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
"Election personnel, security staff, as well as the election materials, are already available in every polling station. There are a total of 23,112 voting centres and we have completed all the preparations. Voting will start tomorrow at 7 AM, and continue till 5 PM." Said Narayan Prasad Bhat
For Nepal's general elections, India has provided a large number of vehicles to the Election Commission. Nepal Election Commission's Information Officer, Suman Ghimire, while talking to ANI, said that, "India is our important neighbour, and we continue to receive assistance from India."
Carrying bags and rushing towards the vehicles to reach home, hundreds of voters on Tuesday morning departed from the Koteshwor Bus Park for the election, which is being held six months after the Gen-Z protest.
Dehradun (Uttarakhand) [India], March 2: Walk into a cafe near a college campus or a co-working space in any Indian city, and a subtle shift becomes noticeable. Young consumers are dressing with intention. Sneakers are worn, not preserved. Sunglasses are part of looks rather than protection.
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.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday attacked the Congress, rejecting its "vote chori" allegations and said the party has been losing support of people over the decades and while millennials taught the opposition party a lesson, "now the Gen Z is also ready".
Delhi High Court on Thursday refused to entertain a petition filed by a Ghaziabad-based businessman who alleged negligence on the part of the Central government led to the death of his wife in Kathmandu during last year's Gen-Z protests in Nepal.
Nepal's 2026 election campaign is taking a hybrid approach, combining traditional grassroots mobilisation with advanced digital strategies. This blend is crucial in navigating the high-stakes political environment following the 2025 Gen Z-led uprising.