Tapendra Karki

UML's PR picks spark outcry for repeating veteran politicians, sidelining younger members despite promises of renewal. Out of 110 PR seats, several former ministers and lawmakers have received repeat opportunities, fueling internal dissent.

While Gupta has been placed in pre-trial detention, Shrestha has not appeared before the Special Court so far. Besides the two former ministers, the CIAA has named five others as defendants, including broker Sujan Lama (Tamang).

This has raised questions about Dahal’s strategy: is he seeking a “safe seat” by securing recommendations from multiple constituencies, or is the move aimed at projecting his political popularity?

The commission is considering recording Oli’s statement at his residence in Gundu, while legal options like fines or relying on his public statements are also being explored if he continues to refuse.

Some local representatives are planning to contest the House of Representatives elections before completing their current terms. The terms of these locally elected representatives still have 17 months remaining. They were elected by the people to serve their full terms. According to local governance...

The Chinese side has officially informed the Government of Nepal that the bridge has been rebuilt and has sought coordination to finalize an inauguration date, officials said.

Sources say Dahal has proposed an electoral alliance with the RSP to secure Chitwan Constituency–3 either for himself or, if necessary, for his daughter.

Newly formed parties, led by the RSP and political forces supported by Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah, have stepped up dialogue to challenge the traditional dominance of NC and UML ahead of the March 5 elections. Their growing coordination has also prompted renewed discussions of alliances among esta...

While talks on elections were underway on Monday afternoon, leaders from the NC, UML, and Madhesh-based parties were at the SC, submitting lawmakers’ signatures to strengthen the case for HoR reinstatement.

The country’s two major parties—the Nepali Congress and the CPN-UML—remain more focused on demanding the reinstatement of the House of Representatives than on election preparations.