In a stunning twist to Nepal’s political landscape, initial election trends show the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) commanding leads across 96 constituencies. This development, unfolding on Friday, has voters optimistic …
Nepal Politics
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In a surprising twist to Nepal’s democratic exercise, Thursday’s parliamentary elections concluded peacefully but with voter turnout projected at a meager 60 percent—the lowest since 1991. Acting Chief Election Commissioner …
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Nepal’s parliamentary polls on March 5 promise fireworks in Jhapa-5, where KP Sharma Oli, the seasoned ex-premier, faces off against Balen Shah, the social media-savvy former Kathmandu mayor turned political …
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Nepal’s political arena is buzzing with digital fervor ahead of the March 5 general elections, as parties and independents flood social media with paid promotions. A sharp escalation in ad …
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Kathmandu’s dynamic Mayor Balen Shah announced his resignation Sunday, paving the way for a parliamentary run in Nepal’s March 5 elections. The 36-year-old handed his formal resignation to Deputy Mayor …
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In a bold move that formalizes the divide in Nepal’s largest opposition party, the Election Commission on January 17 recognized Gagan Thapa’s leadership of the Nepali Congress, sidelining Sher Bahadur …
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As Nepal prepares to celebrate National Unity Day, former King Gyanendra Shah delivered a stark warning to the political class, charging them with a lopsided foreign policy that’s jeopardizing the …
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Nepal’s political scene heated up as prominent minister Kulman Ghising tendered his resignation on Wednesday, ending a 115-day stint in the interim government. The move follows Prime Minister Sushila Karki’s …
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Former Prime Minister and Chairman of CPN (UML), KP Sharma Oli, made his first public appearance after resigning from his post. Oli attended a program organized by the Rashtriya Yuva …
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Manisha Koirala Speaks Out: Advocates for a Place for Monarchy in Nepal, Citing Constitutional Shortcomings
Actress Manisha Koirala shared her perspectives on Nepali politics during a podcast, suggesting that the constitution should have included a provision for the monarchy. She also acknowledged that the constitution …