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

World • 2h ago
Nepal election 2026: Who are the contenders and what’s at stake?
Nepal is set to vote on Thursday in a pivotal election that comes months after historic protests led ⁠to the resignation of ⁠the government. Click here to share on social media Nepal is setting up polling centres for a crucial parliamentary election, six months after a Gen Z-led uprising toppled the government. The Himalayan republic will elect a new parliament on Thursday, replacing the interim administration that has led the country of 30 million people since the deadly September 2025 protests, in which at least 77 people were killed. Here’s all you need to know about the key vote: What time do polls open? Polls will open at 7am local time (01:30 GMT) on March 5 and continue at more than 23,000 voting stations until 5pm (11:30 GMT) local time. The government has declared a three-d...
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