Summary
Nepal held a general election to choose new parliament members, following protests led by young people that resulted in the resignation of the former Prime Minister. Initial voting results are expected shortly after polls closed, but complete results may take a week. The election includes 275 parliamentary seats, with a mix of direct and proportional representation voting.
Key Facts
- Nepal held elections to choose a new parliament.
- The elections happened after protests forced the previous Prime Minister to resign.
- Voting results will emerge soon after polls closed, with full results expected in a week.
- Voter turnout was approximately 60%.
- Out of 275 parliamentary seats, 165 are chosen directly, and 110 through proportional representation.
- Protests earlier this year were led by young people demanding jobs and less corruption, resulting in 77 deaths.
- A new political party, Rastriya Swatantra Party, is challenging the traditional main parties.
- Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, from the RSP, is a popular candidate, especially with younger voters.
