Nepal election 2026: Who are the contenders and what’s at stake?

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by Al Jazeera StaffMarch 4, 2026 at 01:46 PM

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Nepal is holding a pivotal parliamentary election on March 5, 2026, following a Gen Z-led uprising that toppled the previous government in September 2025. Nearly 19 million registered voters, including 800,000 first-time voters, will participate in the election at over 23,000 polling stations nationwide. Voters will elect 165 members directly to the House of Representatives, while the remaining 110 seats will be filled through proportional representation. The election aims to replace the interim administration that has been in place since the protests. The government has declared a three-day public holiday to facilitate voting.

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Balen Shah ×280% Nepal ×5100%

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