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Nepal's Parliament Opens 2026 Session with RSP Majority

4/2/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Federal Parliament of Nepal opened its 2026 session on April 2, 2026, after the March 5 elections.
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) holds a majority with 182 of 275 seats.
President Ram Chandra Paudel convened the session to advance three electoral reform ordinances.
The all-party meeting agreed to hold the Speaker's election on April 4.
The session will also honor former members with a condolence motion.

History

Historical Context

Nepal's political landscape transformed significantly after the 1990 Jana Andolan, which restored multi-party democracy following decades of autocratic rule. The Nepali Congress won the first democratic elections in 1991, securing 110 of 205 seats. Today, the Rastriya Swatantra Party's majority with 182 seats highlights ongoing political evolution and public engagement in electoral reforms, emphasizing the importance of strengthening democratic processes.

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Story summary

The Federal Parliament of Nepal opened its 2026 session on April 2, 2026, after the March 5 elections.
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) holds a majority with 182 of 275 seats.
President Ram Chandra Paudel convened the session to advance three electoral reform ordinances.
The all-party meeting agreed to hold the Speaker's election on April 4.
The session will also honor former members with a condolence motion.

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