Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah on course to become Nepal’s new prime minister
Kathmandu’s former mayor secured 68,348 votes, defeating former PM KP Sharma Oli by nearly 50,000 votes and bolstering his chances of becoming prime minister.
Elections
Voting ends in Nepal with sporadic disputes in a few districts
Disputes reported in Dolakha, Sarlahi, and Rautahat. Election Commission to release turnout details in evening briefing.
Election atmosphere is all around Hanoi
One of the highlights of the election preparations was the public release of the digitised voter information system across 84 residential groups, allowing voters to exercise their…
Kathmandu roads thin out as 884,000 leave Valley ahead of March 5 polls
With vehicle movement halted from midnight on Wednesday ahead of elections, only medium-distance services are operating on the final day.
35 arrested in Nepal for misuse of social media and AI ahead of elections
Police say suspects were involved in anti-election activities and spreading rumours through digital platforms.
Hanoi’s health sector take measures to ensure safety during polling period
Health care measures will be deployed at all venues hosting pre-election, election day and post-election activities across the city.
Election preparations in Nepal enter final phase as campaigning ends
President Paudel and Prime Minister Karki urge citizens to vote, calling it a decisive moment for the country’s future.
Many Nepali voters may skip voting due to travel costs, distrust in parties, non-listing
Observers say political parties are ignoring inflation and voters’ everyday problems.
Then Bangladesh chief adviser Yunus granted one-year VVIP status two days before Feb 12 election
Dr Yunus will remain under the stringent security coverage of the Special Security Force for a year.
Nepal parties court startups with big poll promises
Youth entrepreneurs welcome pledges on innovation, loans and diaspora engagement but question parties’ track record on implementation.