Nepali Congress President and Prime Ministerial candidate Gagan Thapa cast his vote in Kathmandu during the 2026 elections, calling for "mature leadership." Amidst high security and a youth-dominated electorate of 18.9 million, polling continues across 77 districts in Nepal, with results exp
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.
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