Nepal Elections

Nepal PM secures vote of confidence in Parliament, despite obstruction from opposition

Nepal Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal secured a vote of confidence on Monday amid protest by Opposition Nepali Congress. The…

6 months ago

Nepal’s ruling alliance gets 136 seats in parliament, barely two short for forming new govt

With the conclusion of the vote counting results from the recent elections, major parties have further intensified negotiations to form…

2 years ago

Will Nepal’s new government rechart its economic and foreign policies?

Amid dwindling economic situation, Nepal’s new government has its task cut out—chalking out clear economic and foreign policies especially as…

2 years ago

The fall of Upendra Yadav in Nepal’s politics

Kathmandu: The electoral defeat of Upendra Yadav, one of the most prominent leaders of Nepal’s Madhes region, has grabbed wide…

2 years ago

Is fear of losing elections stalling Nepal’s new Citizenship Bill?

As the Nepali Congress looks set to form the next government, all eyes are on the Citizenship Amendment bill. Nepal’s…

2 years ago

Nepal’s Congress-led ruling alliance set to win as election results pour in

The existing five-party ruling coalition in Nepal is highly likely to continue its alliance for the next five years following…

2 years ago

With a hung parliament likely, who will run the next government in Nepal?

As vote counting for the recently held elections enters its final stage, all are eyeing on who will eventually form…

2 years ago

Will rise of three new parties upset traditional alliances in Nepal?

As the vote counting for elections to Nepal's House of Representatives and seven provincial assemblies  is underway, three new political…

2 years ago

Ruling NC leads, Communists in 2nd spot as new party too makes a mark in Nepal polls

Two traditional parties—the Nepali Congress (NC) and the Communist Party of Nepal (United Marxist Leninist)—are ahead of other political parties…

2 years ago

NextGen candidates stem low turnout in Nepal poll

Only 61 per cent eligible voters polled in Sunday’s elections, but the turnout could have been even lower had young…

2 years ago

Voting begins in Nepal’s crucial elections

Kathmandu: Voting has begun in Nepal’s federal and provincial assembly elections. Here are some pointers covering the big picture. Who…

2 years ago

India’s chief election commissioner in Kathmandu as Nepal gears up for polls tomorrow

India’s Chief Election Commissioner of India, Rajiv Kumar, arrived in Kathmandu on Friday to observe the upcoming general elections in…

2 years ago

Nepal Election 2022: Why Are Nepal Election Crucial For The Region

All eyes are on Nepal elections to be held on November 20. Whichever party comes to power, it will be…

2 years ago

The geopolitics of coming Nepal elections

On November 20, Nepal will hold parliamentary and provincial elections. Under the new constitution, it will be the second time…

2 years ago

China lures Nepal with checkbook diplomacy ahead of crucial elections

Just ahead of the general election, China signed an agreement with Nepal for the utilisation of (Nepali) Rs 15 billion…

2 years ago

Stuck in poverty, Musahars see no hope in Nepal polls

Janakpur (Nepal): Subodh Majhi, a resident of Basahiya village of Nepal's Janakpur, is a daily wage worker. He listens to…

2 years ago

How Tharu community has become a player in Nepal’s upcoming elections

Tucked away along the India-Nepal, Tikapur, home for the Tharu community, has become a factor in the upcoming November elections…

2 years ago

Oli’s anti-India talk is part of poll rhetoric, say Nepal experts

Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s attempt to rake up Nepali nationalism by raising Kathmandu’s border row with India is…

2 years ago

In Deuba’s home turf independents make their mark as Nepal heads for polls

A sense of frustration is brewing in Sudurpaschim Province, the home turf of Nepal Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba, where…

2 years ago

India gifts 200 vehicles to Nepal for elections

India has gifted 200 vehicles to various government institutions of Nepal including security agencies for the smooth conduct of federal…

2 years ago