Nepal Voters Elect New Government Leadership

15 UPDATES · 9 DAYS · 4 MAR 2026 — 12 MAR 2026

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Latest · 12 Mar 2026

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured a landslide victory in Nepal's parliamentary election, exceeding expectations and marking a significant shift in Nepali politics.

What this timeline covers

This event covers the general election in Nepal, including reactions, analyses, and follow-up developments of the voting process and its outcomes; it excludes other actions by the same people, parties, or regions unless they are direct developments of this specific election occurrence.

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4Mar

STORY BEGINS — The Guardian

Nepal votes in election pitting entrenched old guard against a powerful youth movement | Nepal

5Mar

The Dawn

Voters in Nepal cast ballots in a high-stakes election to replace the interim government, marking a crucial step towards change after the downfall of the previous government.

BBC

Millions of Nepalis voted in the first general election since the September 2023 youth-led protests, marking a pivotal moment for the country's political landscape.

Times of India

Nepal held its first nationwide election since a youth-led uprising in 2025, with nearly 19 million eligible voters casting ballots.

Al Jazeera

Nepalese voters cast ballots in parliamentary elections following months of protests by Gen Z demanding change.

The Hindu

Nepal's first election since September 2025's protests concluded with a preliminary 60% voter turnout.

6Mar

Times of India

Balen Shah, a former Kathmandu mayor, challenges KP Sharma Oli in the Jhapa-5 parliamentary election, aiming to capitalize on his online popularity and criticism of the incumbent government.

7Mar

South China Morning Post

Balen Shah secured a commanding lead in the Nepal election, surpassing his opponent Kailash Chandra Oli and poised to become the next prime minister.

BBC

Balendra Shah, a 35-year-old rapper and politician, won the Nepali parliamentary election, defeating former Prime Minister Sharma KP Oli.

8Mar

Al Jazeera

Balen Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) achieved a landslide victory in Nepal's direct parliamentary elections, securing a significant majority of seats.

The Guardian

The Rastriya Swatantra party (RSP) won a landslide victory in Nepal's first election since youth-led protests, positioning Balendra Shah to become the country's next prime minister.

South China Morning Post

The Rastriya Swatantra party, led by former rapper Balendra Shah, is on track to win a landslide victory in Nepal's first parliamentary election since Gen Z protests.

9Mar

The Hindu

Prime Minister Modi congratulated the leaders of the Rastriya Swatantra Party on their electoral victories in Nepal, expressing India's commitment to working with them.

12Mar

BBC

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured a landslide victory in Nepal's election, with rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah poised to become the country's next leader.

LATEST UPDATE — Al Jazeera

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) secured a landslide victory in Nepal's parliamentary election, exceeding expectations and marking a significant shift in Nepali politics.

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