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Women’s Representation Crisis Fuels Nepal’s Political Revolution

3/5/2026

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Nepal holds its election on March 5, 2026, highlighting the struggle for women's representation in politics.
Only 10% of candidates for direct elections are women, undermining the constitutional mandate for women's representation.
Former chief justice Sushila Karki, Nepal's first woman prime minister, will step down after the polls.
Activists call for a revolution to challenge gender biases and boost women's political participation.

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Story summary

Nepal holds its election on March 5, 2026, highlighting the struggle for women's representation in politics.
Only 10% of candidates for direct elections are women, undermining the constitutional mandate for women's representation.
Former chief justice Sushila Karki, Nepal's first woman prime minister, will step down after the polls.
Activists call for a revolution to challenge gender biases and boost women's political participation.