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Last Updated:March 05, 2026, 16:28 IST
Nepal General Election 2026: Over 18.9 million voters are choosing representatives for the 275-member House. The election follows Gen Z protests and former PM Oli's resignation.
Polling officials prepare a polling booth in Kathmandu on March 4, 2026, a day before the country’s parliamentary elections. (Photo: AFP)
Nepal General Election 2026: Voting is underway across Nepal with over 18.9 million eligible voters expected to take part in choosing representatives for the 275-member House of Representatives (HoR). The poll marks Nepal’s first general election since Gen Z protests on September 8 and 9 forced the resignation of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and led to the dissolution of Parliament.
The developments triggered a fresh political process that culminated in the current elections. According to Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari, authorities expect a higher voter turnout this time.
He said that extensive voter awareness campaigns have been carried out to reduce the number of invalid ballots. Bhandari also urged political parties, voters and officials to cooperate to ensure the polls are conducted smoothly.
Nepal General Election 2026
The voting began at 7 AM on Thursday, and it will end at 5 PM. Once the voting concludes, ballot boxes will be collected and the counting process will begin immediately, according to the Election Commission.
Nepal General Election 2026: Result Date
According to a report by BBC citing Chief Election Commissioner Bhandari, the counting of votes is likely to be completed by March 9, 2026.
About Nepal General Election 2026
Nepal’s House of Representatives consists of 275 seats. Of these, 165 members are elected through direct voting in constituencies, while the remaining 110 seats are distributed through a proportional representation system.
Under proportional representation, political parties nominate lawmakers based on the share of votes they receive nationwide.
Data from the Election Commission of Nepal shows that around 3,406 candidates are contesting in the direct election category. Another 3,135 candidates are competing for seats under the proportional representation system.
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March 05, 2026, 16:28 IST
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