POLITICS
RSP’s reform agenda under spotlight as party heads toward overwhelming majority
RSP’s reform agenda under spotlight as party heads toward ov...
As the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) edges closer to securing an overwhelming majority in the House of Representatives (HoR), attention is increasingly focused on the ambitious set of reforms the party promised in its election manifesto.
Mar 07, 2026
POLITICS
HoR polls 2026: Five women make early mark as vote counting continues
HoR polls 2026: Five women make early mark as vote counting...
As vote counting continues for the House of Representatives (HoR) elections 2026, five women candidates have emerged victorious so far, signalling a growing presence of women in Nepal’s political landscape.
Mar 07, 2026
POLITICS
RSP’s Dr Swarnim Wagle wins in Tanahun–1
RSP’s Dr Swarnim Wagle wins in Tanahun–1
Wagle secured 38,040 votes, while his closest rival, Nepali Congress candidate Govinda Bhattarai, secured 16,231 votes.
Mar 07, 2026
POLITICS
Balen Shah confirmed to secure victory from Jhapa–5
Balen Shah confirmed to secure victory from Jhapa–5
With 24,254 votes remaining to be counted, Balen’s lead of 38,035 votes over Oli has made his victory certain.
Mar 07, 2026
POLITICS
RSP’s Bipin Acharya wins from Dang–2
RSP’s Bipin Acharya wins from Dang–2
Acharya won with 43,557 votes.
Mar 07, 2026
POLITICS
Rajib Khatry defeats Mahesh Basnet in Bhaktapur–2
Rajib Khatry defeats Mahesh Basnet in Bhaktapur–2
His closest rival, CPN-UML candidate Mahesh Basnet, collected 10,717 votes.
Mar 07, 2026
POLITICS
Vote counting begins in Sudan Gurung’s constituency
Vote counting begins in Sudan Gurung’s constituency
According to the Office of the Chief Election Officer, vote counting began at 12:30 PM on Saturday.
Mar 07, 2026
POLITICS
NC revamps leadership but fails to win hearts
NC revamps leadership but fails to win hearts
Nepali Congress (NC), which entered the House of Representatives (HoR) election under the slogan “We changed the Congress, We will change the country,” failed to win over the electorate despite a generational leadership overhaul.
Mar 07, 2026
POLITICS
RSP candidates win in Bara–3 and Bara–4
RSP candidates win in Bara–3 and Bara–4
Arbinda Sah was elected from Bara–3, securing 40,677 votes, while his closest rival from the Nepali Congress, Shyambabu Gupta, secured 7,123 votes.
Mar 07, 2026
POLITICS
12 days after childbirth, Ranju Darshana celebrates landmark win
12 days after childbirth, Ranju Darshana celebrates landmark...
Ranju first entered politics at 19 and contested the Kathmandu mayoral election at the age of 21. Though she was defeated then, she has now secured a decisive victory in the 2082 House of Representatives election, marking a significant milestone in her political journey.
Mar 07, 2026