Nepalese vote in general election months after Gen Z uprising

Al JazeeraEN 2 min read 100% complete by Usaid SiddiquiMarch 5, 2026 at 06:10 PM

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Nepalese citizens voted in a general election on March 5, 2026, to elect a new parliament following Gen Z protests that led to the Prime Minister's resignation months prior. The election aims to address demands for accountability, jobs, and an end to corruption that fueled the youth-led demonstrations. Approximately 60% of eligible voters participated in the election of 275 members of the House of Representatives. While early trends are expected to emerge by Friday, complete results may take up to a week to finalize. The election was reported to be peaceful, with only a few isolated incidents.

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