Nepal’s Balen Shah’s rise contributes to the fall of identity politics
Most parties with regional and identity agendas have been decimated in Thursday’s election.
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Bangladesh women rights activists decry sharp decline in female representation in 13th parliamentary polls
Women received only 3.98 percent nominations, urge reforms to boost participation in politics.
As many as 59 parliamentarians under 40 have been elected in Nepal’s lower house
The election results also show a strong presence of lawmakers in the 41–50 age group.
South Korea moves to ban deepfake use in education superintendent elections
Violations of the regulation can result in up to seven years in prison or a fine of between 10 million won and 50 million won ($6,700 and $33,700).
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.
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.