PM Balen forms 15-member council; Controversial Sudan Gurung named Home Minister
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has sworn in a 15-member council of ministers, retaining key ministries himself. Controversial figure Sudan Gurung, linked to the September protests, has been appointed Home Minister
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PM Balen forms 15-member council; Controversial Sudan Gurung named Home Minister
Prime Minister Balendra Shah has sworn in a 15-member council of ministers, retaining key ministries himself. Controversial figure Sudan Gurung, linked to the September protests, …
The oath of office marks the start of a new parliament, new government. The oath taken by new parliamentarians and the Prime Minister formalises their …
Final tally: RSP two seats short of two-third
Rastriya Swatantra Party emerges as the largest force in the House of Representatives with 182 seats but falls just two short of the two-thirds majority
Gender provision will be met. Dalit representation will fall far short in new House
After a male-dominated FPTP election, the Election Commission’s intervention pushes women’s representation to the constitutional 33% threshold. But the same arithmetic leaves Dalit representation far …
Yadav declared winner as court hears RSP candidacy cancellation
EC declares Matrika Prasad Yadav winner from Dhanusha-1 even as the Supreme Court prepares to hear a petition challenging the cancellation of RSP candidate Kishori …
Election Commission fines Setopati for publishing election analysis
The media outlet says its reports were based on conversations with over 10,000 voters across 11 constituencies and argues that restricting such reporting violates both …
How MP-elects will vote to choose new prime minister
After the RSP’s landslide victory, a series of constitutional steps must unfold before Balendra Shah can be formally appointed prime minister.
Voters reject political establishment as top brass fall across constituencies
Presidents, general secretaries and other senior leaders from major parties lose their seats as voters turn toward the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
RSP’s Kishori Sah Kamal’s candidacy in Dhanusha-1 cancelled
Election Commission annuls RSP candidate’s nomination citing blacklisting at the Credit Information Bureau.
Candidate watch: Dr Lekhjung Thapa from Rupandehi–3
Neurologist Dr Lekhjung Thapa is contesting Rupandehi–3 on a platform of integrated economic development, inclusive governance, and expanding equitable access to specialist healthcare across Nepal.
Candidate watch: Anisha Nepali from Salyan
Former lawmaker Nepali is campaigning to transform Salyan through agricultural commercialisation, decentralised healthcare, youth employment, and governance reform under the RPP banner.
Candidate watch: Yogesh Gauchan Thakali from Mustang
Former Mustang MP and central committee member of Nepali Congress, is campaigning to turn the district into a cross-border economic gateway through infrastructure expansion, youth …
