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Amid Skepticism, Nepal's Elections Promises Reform and AI

3/3/2026

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Nepal's March 5 general elections face skepticism toward parties previously protested for corruption as campaigns promise anti-graft measures, including asset investigations and the use of artificial intelligence.
The interim government led by Sushila Karki moved the elections forward to engage the youth, yet candidates under 30 account for only 5.6% of those running.
Stricter campaign finance rules aim to increase transparency, but enforcement remains weak.
Security concerns rise as clashes occur, notably in Jhapa 5, where former prime minister K.P. Sharma Oli faces rapper Balendra Shah, who advocates for reform.

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Story summary

Nepal's March 5 general elections face skepticism toward parties previously protested for corruption as campaigns promise anti-graft measures, including asset investigations and the use of artificial intelligence.
The interim government led by Sushila Karki moved the elections forward to engage the youth, yet candidates under 30 account for only 5.6% of those running.
Stricter campaign finance rules aim to increase transparency, but enforcement remains weak.
Security concerns rise as clashes occur, notably in Jhapa 5, where former prime minister K.P. Sharma Oli faces rapper Balendra Shah, who advocates for reform.