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Nepal heads to the polls this Thursday in a critical parliamentary election, shaped by last year's historic protests and a shifting political landscape that challenges traditional powers.
In a village near the capital, an 80-year-old chief's call for unity at the ballot box collides with the disillusionment of a youth grappling with unemployment and a sense of political stagnation.
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Nepal holds a pivotal general election, with voters seeking decisive action on corruption and jobs after months of youth-led protests that toppled the previous government. A new political force, led by a charismatic rapper-turned-politician, challenges the established order.
KATHMANDU – A meticulously organized, diaspora-funded campaign, run from a nondescript building in the capital, has propelled rapper-turned-mayor Balendra Shah and his Rastriya Swatantra Party to the brink of forming Nepal's next government, capitalizing on a profound public disillusionment with the old guard.
As Washington D.C.'s juvenile curfew measures near expiration, U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro warns of escalating 'criminal chaos,' while city officials clash over public safety strategies and youth accountability.
As Nepal heads to the polls, young Nepalis like Rahul Pariyar are looking past political promises, opting instead for overseas jobs. Despite grand pledges to create millions of jobs, skepticism runs deep amid a youth unemployment crisis and a daily outflow of 1,500 workers.
Fueled by a wave of anti-corruption protests, a new generation of candidates is challenging Nepal's political establishment. Young contenders like 25-year-old Kishori Karki are campaigning on promises of change, transparency, and a break from the past as the nation heads to the polls.
Early results in Nepal's first post-uprising election show the centrist Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by rapper-turned-politician Balendra 'Balen' Shah, ahead in a dramatic challenge to the country's political establishment. The vote is seen as a referendum on corruption and economic stagnation.
Nepalis cast ballots in a crucial parliamentary election, with early trends expected Friday. The vote is seen as a key test of the political establishment's ability to address demands for change after deadly protests earlier this year.
The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), led by former rapper and Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah, has secured a commanding lead in Nepal’s parliamentary elections, partial results show. The vote follows months of political turmoil sparked by youth-led anti-corruption protests in late 2025.
Nepal heads to the polls in a landmark parliamentary election, marking a critical juncture six months after deadly anti-corruption protests. The vote pits established political veterans against a surging youth movement, with the nation's economic future and governance at stake.
While the landmark election brings Tarique Rahman's BNP back to government, the young voters who fueled the 2024 uprising express cautious hope, demanding their voices be heard in the new political era.
Preliminary vote counts in Nepal's general election indicate a commanding lead for the centrist party of former Kathmandu mayor Balendra Shah, a youth icon whose movement appears to be eclipsing established political giants.
As Nepal votes in pivotal parliamentary elections, the nation's political establishment seeks redemption after a youth-led uprising. Yet, a skeptical younger generation demands tangible change over promises, setting the stage for a potential political reordering.
Despite spearheading the 2024 protests that reshaped Bangladesh's political landscape, the nascent National Citizen Party secured a mere six parliamentary seats. Analysts point to strategic missteps and uneasy alliances as key factors behind its failure to convert street activism into substantial electoral gains.
The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, led by Tarique Rahman, has won a parliamentary majority in the nation's first election since the 2024 youth-led uprising. The vote marks a dramatic political shift after the ouster and conviction of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.
