Polls open in Nepal’s first election after last year’s youth-led protests toppled the government

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 5 min read 100% complete by By BINAJ GURUBACHARYAMarch 5, 2026 at 05:23 AM

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Nepal held its first nationwide election on Thursday, March 5, 2026, since youth-led protests toppled the previous government last year. Polling stations opened in Kathmandu and across the country for citizens to cast their votes. Security was heightened, with police and army personnel present at polling locations. Balendra Shah, former mayor of Kathmandu and prime ministerial candidate for the Rastriya Swatantra Party, was among those who voted. The election is a significant event following the prior government's removal from power due to widespread unrest.

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