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Youth Shift Support to New Parties Ahead of Nepal Elections

3/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

Youth voters, including Kumar Tamang, are turning to new parties like the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Ujyalo Nepal Party (UNP) ahead of Nepal's March 5, 2026 elections.
The RSP, led by Balendra Shah, is expected to gain substantial support and could secure a majority.
The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) faces declining popularity from past governance, as over 60% of eligible voters seek change amid corruption concerns.

History

Historical Context

The People's Movement in 1990 marked a pivotal shift in Nepal, ending decades of autocratic rule and establishing multiparty democracy. The Nepali Congress emerged as a dominant force, winning 110 of 205 seats in the first democratic elections. Today, disillusioned youth voters, like Kumar Tamang, are gravitating towards new parties such as the Rastriya Swatantra Party, signaling a demand for political reform and accountability.

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Story summary

Youth voters, including Kumar Tamang, are turning to new parties like the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and Ujyalo Nepal Party (UNP) ahead of Nepal's March 5, 2026 elections.
The RSP, led by Balendra Shah, is expected to gain substantial support and could secure a majority.
The Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) faces declining popularity from past governance, as over 60% of eligible voters seek change amid corruption concerns.

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