Nepal Elections Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Counting Of Votes Underway, Balen Shah’s RSP Leads In Early Trends
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Nepal Elections LIVE Updates: The election is widely viewed as a major test for Nepal’s political old guard, who have dominated the nation’s leadership for more than a decade.
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Nepal Elections Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Counting of votes has begun in Nepal for the high-stakes general election for the 275-member House of Representatives, the lower house of Parliament.
The poll marks Nepal’s first general election since Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9 forced the resignation of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and led to the dissolution of Parliament.
The voting began at 7 AM on Thursday, and ended at 5 PM. Once the voting concluded, ballot boxes were collected and the counting process began immediately, according to the Election Commission.
Among the key contenders is Balendra Shah, the 35-year-old rapper-turned-politician from the Rastriya Swatantra Party, directly challenging former prime minister KP Sharma Oli in Jhapa‑5.
The election is widely viewed as a major test for Nepal’s political old guard, who have dominated the Himalayan nation’s leadership for more than a decade — Sher Bahadur Deuba of the Nepali Congress, KP Sharma Oli of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) (CPN-UML), and Pushpa Kamal Dahal of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre).
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Mar 06, 2026 09:28 IST
Nepal Elections Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Balen Shah's Party Leading In 14 Of 15 Seats Of Kathmandu Valley
Early vote counting in Nepal’s parliamentary election shows the Rastriya Swatantra Party leading in 14 of the 15 constituencies across the Kathmandu Valley, reports The Kathmandu Post.
Mar 06, 2026 09:23 IST
Nepal Elections Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Issues Driving The Vote
Corruption, job creation, poverty and high youth unemployment are among the main issues facing voters. Nepal’s relations with neighbouring India and China, both key trade partners, are also significant factors. India accounts for two-thirds of Nepal’s international trade, while China accounts for 14 per cent and has lent more than $130 million to the country.
Mar 06, 2026 09:21 IST
Nepal Elections Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Who Are The Top Contenders?
Among the frontrunners are KP Sharma Oli’s Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) (CPN-UML), Sher Bahadur Deuba’s Nepali Congress, and Pushpa Kamal Dahal’s CPN (Maoist Centre).
The newly formed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) led by former rapper Balendra Shah, who was also the mayor of Kathmandu, is also posing a tough challenge to the seasoned political parties.
Mar 06, 2026 09:20 IST
Nepal Elections Results 2026 LIVE Updates: When To Expect Results?
According to a report by BBC citing Chief Election Commissioner Bhandari, the counting of votes is likely to be completed by March 9, 2026.
Mar 06, 2026 09:19 IST
Nepal Elections Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Interim PM Sushila Karki Says Quick Handover Key As Nepal Awaits Results
Nepal’s interim prime minister Sushila Karki urged patience as the country awaits clarity on the next government, saying that the interim setup will work toward a swift handover, noting that the nation’s youth have “huge expectations” from the incoming government.
“Lets see what kind of government will be formed, whether there will be coalition or a single party government. We will try for quick handover because youths have huge expectations with the new government,” Karki told BBC.
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Mar 06, 2026 09:18 IST
Nepal Elections Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Nearly 3,500 Candidates In The Fray For The 275-Member House
Data from the Election Commission of Nepal shows that around 3,406 candidates are contesting in the direct election category. Another 3,135 candidates are competing for seats under the proportional representation system.
Mar 06, 2026 09:17 IST
Nepal Elections Results 2026 LIVE Updates: All About Nepal General Election 2026
Nepal’s House of Representatives consists of 275 seats. Of these, 165 members are elected through direct voting in constituencies, while the remaining 110 seats are distributed through a proportional representation system.
Under proportional representation, political parties nominate lawmakers based on the share of votes they receive nationwide.
Mar 06, 2026 09:14 IST
Nepal Elections Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Why This Election Is Important?
The election is widely viewed as a major test for Nepal’s political old guard, who have dominated the Himalayan nation’s leadership for more than a decade — Sher Bahadur Deuba of the Nepali Congress, KP Sharma Oli of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) (CPN-UML), and Pushpa Kamal Dahal of the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre).
Mar 06, 2026 09:13 IST
Nepal Elections Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Balen Shah's RSP Leading On 42 Seats As Per Early Trends
Of the 165 seats that see direct elections, Balen Shah’s Rashtriya Swatantrata Party is leading in 42. The Nepali Congress of Gagan Thapa is ahead in five seats.
Mar 06, 2026 09:11 IST
Nepal Elections Results 2026 LIVE Updates: Counting Of Votes Underway
Counting of votes for Nepal’s general elections, the first since last year’s Gen Z protest against the KP Oli government, is underway. Early trends show Balen Shah’s Rashtriya Swatantrata Party is leading, according to The Kathmandu Post.
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