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3,486 Candidates Registered for Nepal's Upcoming Elections

1/25/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Election Commission of Nepal reports 3,486 candidates registered for the March 5 House of Representatives election, with 3,089 men, 396 women, and one third-gender candidate.
The nomination process concluded on January 20.
The Commission set January 21 as the deadline for complaints against unqualified candidates.
Three complaints were filed against proportional representation candidates, prompting hearings on January 27.

History

Historical Context

Nepal's first democratic elections occurred on May 12, 1991, following a decade of autocratic rule and the 1990 revolution that restored a multi-party system. The Nepali Congress won 110 of 205 seats, marking a significant political shift. Today, with 3,486 candidates, including 396 women, the upcoming House of Representatives election continues to reflect the ongoing evolution of democracy in Nepal.

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Story summary

The Election Commission of Nepal reports 3,486 candidates registered for the March 5 House of Representatives election, with 3,089 men, 396 women, and one third-gender candidate.
The nomination process concluded on January 20.
The Commission set January 21 as the deadline for complaints against unqualified candidates.
Three complaints were filed against proportional representation candidates, prompting hearings on January 27.

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