Nepal election result: Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah ousts KP Oli in his own seat; RSP wins 67 seats

In Nepal’s closely watched general elections, rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, who represented the newly formed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), appeared to be heading for a sweeping victory on Saturday, 7 March, according to data from the Election Commission. The RSP has won 67 seats and is leading on 55 seats. The general elections, held on 5…

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Nepal Elections 2026: From monarchy to Gen Z uprising – tracing the Himalayan nation’s try with political turmoil

Nepal Elections 2026: Nepal is set to vote on 5 March in a high-stakes general election taking place six months after deadly anti-corruption protests toppled the government. The Himalayan republic will elect a new parliament on Thursday, replacing the interim government that has led the country of 30 million people since the September 2025 uprising…

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