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Rastriya Swatantra Party Triumphs in Nepal's Youthful Election

3/13/2026

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The Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by Balendra Shah, won 182 of 275 seats in Nepal's parliamentary elections.
The election was held on March 5, following youth-led protests that ousted former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli.
The RSP's victory signals a generational shift as Shah, a former Kathmandu mayor and rapper-turned-politician, appeals to younger voters.
Nepali Congress finished second with 38 seats.
Oli's party won 25 seats, and the parliament will elect a prime minister soon.

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Story summary

The Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by Balendra Shah, won 182 of 275 seats in Nepal's parliamentary elections.
The election was held on March 5, following youth-led protests that ousted former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli.
The RSP's victory signals a generational shift as Shah, a former Kathmandu mayor and rapper-turned-politician, appeals to younger voters.
Nepali Congress finished second with 38 seats.
Oli's party won 25 seats, and the parliament will elect a prime minister soon.