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Nepal's shifting political landscape: Balen Shah's meteoric rise from rap
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Balen Shah is poised to become one of Nepal's youngest Prime Ministers as the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leads an electoral landslide. Following the March 5 general election, the 35-year-old engineer is significantly outstripping veteran KP Sharma Oli in Jhapa-05. Backed by Gen-Z, Sha
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"Elect those who are on side of peace, good governance": Ex-PM KP Oli on N
Updated : 1 week, 1 day ago IST
Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has stressed that the election must help restore stability and democratic order in the country, while expressing confidence that his party would secure a strong mandate in the General Elections 2026.
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Nepal sees around 60% voter turnout in general elections, EC credits coope
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Nepal's general elections saw a preliminary voter turnout of around 60%, mostly from the Gen Z demographic, contributing to the "unprecedented" energy at the polls. The Election Commission attributed the successful conduct to improved voter education, cooperation from political parties, a
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India welcomes conclusion of Nepal General Elections, says looking forward
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
In response to media queries following the conclusion of the Nepal General Election earlier today, Official Spokesperson in the Ministry of External Affairs Randhir Jaiswal said, "We welcome the successful conduct of elections and the exercise of their democratic mandate by the citizens of N
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Ballot boxes sealed at polling stations as voting for Nepal's General Elec
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Polling officials completed the process of sealing ballot boxes at the station following the end of voting hours, marking the conclusion of the electoral process.
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Ex-PM KP Oli votes in Nepal's high-stakes 2026 General Elections
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Former PM KP Sharma Oli cast his vote in Bhaktapur as Nepal holds its 2026 General Elections. With 18.9 million voters and a 52% youth majority, the high-stakes polls will elect 275 lawmakers. Results for the 165 first-past-the-post seats are expected within 24 hours of counting.
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"Participation of youth in this election has been unprecedented": Nepali C
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Voting for the 2026 general election began across the country, with Nepali Congress candidate Sachin Timalsena expressing confidence in victory. He highlighted strong youth participation, positive public response during campaigning, and smooth election arrangements as voters choose 275 membe
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Suspended Congress MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha to join BJP on March 5 a
Updated : 1 week, 2 days ago IST
Suspended Congress MLA Kamalakhya Dey Purkayastha said he will join the Bharatiya Janata Party on Thursday at 8 AM, stating that Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma decided the timing, keeping in mind the Rajya Sabha elections.
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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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