‘Critical in determining our future’: Nepal votes in key post-uprising polls - World

Nepal voters cast their ballots in a high-stakes election to replace the interim government, with key figures including former prime minister KP Sharma Oli, rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, and new leader of the Nepali Congress party Gagan Thapa vying for power. The election follows deadly anti-corruption protests six months ago that led to the downfall of the previous government. The polls are seen as a crucial step towards change, with young candidates promising to tackle Nepal's economic woes and challenge veteran politicians who have dominated politics for decades.