PM Narendra Modi congratulated Nepal on its new government. Former rapper Balen Shah is the new PM after his Rastriya Swatantra Party swept the elections, defeating former PM KP Sharma Oli. India has reiterated its commitment to peace with Nepal.

A ban on social media sites last year became the trigger for one of the biggest protests Nepal ever witnessed, with 74 deaths and many more wounded.

Polling began at 7 am on Thursday, and will continue till 5 pm. These are the first elections since the Gen-Z protests in 2025.

Nepal Election Today: Months after Nepal's GenZ protest caused the downfall of KP Sharma Oli's government in 2025, the country is heading for general elections on Thursday, March 5. The general election will pave the way for Nepal to choose its next government.

A youth-led uprising brought Nepal’s government down last year. Now, a 35-year-old politician demanding change is set to become prime minister.

Mr Shah, popularly known as Balen, rode a wave of GenZ discontent to defeat four-time former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli

Counting of votes is currently underway in Nepal, which saw its first general elections on Thursday since deadly GenZ protests forced the resignation of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and led to

The March 5 general election in Nepal would be the first one since the GenZ uprising in the country, that toppled the KP Oli-led regime.

PM Modi reiterated India's commitment to work with Nepal in establishing peace.

"All the preparations for the election on Thursday (5th March) are complete," says Officiating Chief Election Commissioner, Ram Prasad Bhandari, on 2026 Nepal elections.

The results of this election will have a major bearing on Nepal's politics in the coming years despite who assumes power after tomorrow.