Nepal Election Results 2026 Live: Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah led RSP set to form government after decisive victory

Nepal Election Result 2026 Live: RSP’s Dol Prasad Aryal wins Kathmandu-9 seat

Rastriya Swatantra Party candidate Dol Prasad Aryal has won the House of Representatives seat from Kathmandu Constituency No. 9. Aryal, who serves as the party’s vice-chair and coordinator of its federal election mobilisation committee, secured 35,093 votes in the constituency, the Kathmandu Post reported.

His closest competitor, Nanumaya Bastola of the Nepali Congress, finished a distant second with 5,460 votes.

Nepal Election Result 2026 Live: RSP’s Ranju Darshana wins Kathmandu-1 seat

Ranju Neupane (Darshana) of the Rastriya Swatantra Party has won the parliamentary seat from Kathmandu-1, according to the final vote count.

Darshana secured 15,455 votes, defeating Prabal Thapa of the Nepali Congress, who received 6,364 votes.

Rabindra Mishra of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party finished third with 3,972 votes, after narrowly losing the previous two elections in the constituency.

The result gives the Rastriya Swatantra Party its first confirmed victory in the election.

Balendra Shah's RSP makes history, registers landmark victory in Nepal election

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's RSP is all set to form the government in Nepal after securing a sweeping victory in the crucial general election, decimating the established parties in the politically-fragile Himalayan country.

Popularly known as "Balen", the 35-year-old prime-ministerial candidate of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) defeated four-time former prime minister K P Sharma Oli, the chair of Nepal's legacy party -- the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) -- by a huge margin of about 50,000 votes in the Jhapa-5 constituency.

Balen secured 68,348 votes against 74-year-old Oli's 18,734, the Election Commission (EC) said.

Balen is expected to be the next prime minister of Nepal, reflecting a public mood of rejection of established parties.

He will be the first Madhesi prime minister of the Himalayan country and also the youngest to occupy the top post in Nepal's parliamentary history.

The RSP, which was formed in 2022 by Ravi Lamichhane, has won 107 of the 138 seats, for which results were declared by the Election Commission till 10 am on Sunday.

The RSP's seats include a clean sweep in all 15 constituencies of three districts in Kathmandu Valley, the EC data showed.

Legacy parties failed to convince voters for whom the major issues included fighting corruption and an end to nepotism apart from a generational change in political leadership of the Himalayan nation.

The Nepali Congress (NC) is a distant second with just 15 seats won and leading in three.

Nepal Election Result 2026 Live: Analysts warn of geopolitical and governance challenges for Shah

As Balen Shah prepares to assume leadership, political analysts are highlighting the significant hurdles ahead.

As quoted by news agency PTI, former MP Sunil Babu Pant noted that Shah’s primary responsibility will be proving that corruption will not be tolerated.

Furthermore, Shah will face complex geopolitical pressures, needing to maintain an independent foreign policy that balances relations with global actors while ensuring he is not perceived as a "puppet" of any external power.

Nepal Election Result 2026 Live: Women and new faces break through in parliamentary race

The 2026 elections have seen a notable shift in parliamentary demographics, with 10 women candidates securing seats in the House of Representatives.

Demonstrating the party's internal diversity, nine of these winning women represent the RSP, while one belongs to the Nepali Congress.

Additionally, the pro-monarchist Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) managed a single victory through Gyanendra Shahi in the Jumla constituency, making him the party's sole representative in the lower house so far.

Nepal Election Result 2026 Live: RSP chairman Ravi Lamichhane secures third consecutive win

RSP Chairman Ravi Lamichhane has maintained his personal stronghold, winning the Chitwan-2 constituency with a massive margin.

Lamichhane received 54,402 votes, comfortably defeating his nearest rival, Mina Kumari Kharel of the Nepali Congress, who garnered 14,564 votes.

This victory marks Lamichhane's third consecutive win, solidifying his role as a key architect of the party's rapid ascent since its formation in 2022.

Nepal Election Result 2026 Live: Legacy parties struggle as RSP dominates proportional tally

The Election Commission’s latest data shows the Nepali Congress trailing far behind with only 11 confirmed wins, while the CPN-UML has secured just five seats.

The RSP’s dominance is further reflected in the proportional voting system, where it has already bagged over 625,000 votes, more than triple the tally of the Nepali Congress.

Voters appear to have prioritised the RSP’s platform of anti-corruption, an end to nepotism, and a demand for generational change over the experience of veteran leaders.

Nepal Election Result 2026 Live: PM Narendra Modi congratulates Nepal on 'democratic milestone'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to the people and government of Nepal for the successful conduct of the polls. In a post on X, Modi described the vibrant exercise of democratic rights as a "proud moment" and a historic milestone.

He reaffirmed India's commitment as a close neighbour to work with the new government to achieve shared peace and prosperity, reflecting New Delhi's interest in a stable administration in Kathmandu.

Nepal Election Result 2026 Live: RSP achieves clean sweep of Kathmandu Valley and Madhesh province

The RSP’s "Balen wave" has completely reshaped the political map, starting with a total sweep of all 15 seats in the Kathmandu Valley, including all 10 constituencies in Kathmandu district. The momentum extended to the Madhesh province, where Shah campaigned as the "son of Madhesh" under the slogan Ab ki bar Balendra Sarkar.

In that region, the party has already secured eight seats and maintains leads in 22 others, effectively displacing traditional regional and national powerhouses.

Nepal Election Result 2026 Live: Balen Shah topples veteran KP Sharma Oli by 50,000 votes

In a symbolic changing of the guard, 35-year-old Balen Shah has defeated four-time Prime Minister and CPN-UML chair KP Sharma Oli in the Jhapa-5 constituency.

Election Commission data reveals that Shah secured 68,348 votes, dwarfing the 18,734 votes received by the 74-year-old Oli.

Despite the bitter contest, Oli took to social media to congratulate "Balen babu," wishing him a successful five-year tenure and sharing a nostalgic photo of a gift he once gave the younger politician.

Nepal Election Result 2026 Live: RSP set to form government after decisive victory

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), led by rapper-turned-politician Balendra "Balen" Shah, is poised to form Nepal’s next government following a sweeping victory in the March 5 general elections.

The nascent party has decimated established political forces, securing 77 of the 97 seats declared by 9:30 pm on Saturday.

This historic shift marks a significant rejection of the legacy parties that have dominated the Himalayan nation’s volatile political landscape, which has seen 14 governments in the last 18 years.

Nepal Election Result 2026 Live: Balendra Shah’s RSP dominates early results

Vote counting for Nepal’s elections is underway across the country, with results from 83 constituencies now declared by the Election Commission (EC). The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is making a sweeping impact, winning 71 seats, followed by the Nepali Congress (NC) with 10, Communist Party of Nepal (UML) with 3, Nepali Communist Party (NCP) with 2, and the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and one independent candidate each. Most RSP victories have been by wide margins, signaling strong voter support, The Himalayan Times reported.

Nepal Election Result 2026 Live: Balen Shah defeats former PM KP Sharma Oli; RSP heads for sweeping victory

Rapper-turned-politician Balen Shah has secured a decisive victory over former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who lost in his own constituency, according to the final vote count. Shah received 68,348 votes, far surpassing Oli, who garnered 18,734 votes, marking a major political upset.

Nepal Election Result 2026 Live: PM Modi congratulates Nepal on conducting successful, peaceful elections

Nepal Election Result 2026 Live: Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party heads toward landslide victory

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is heading toward a sweeping victory in Nepal’s first general elections since the violent Gen Z protests, dramatically disrupting the dominance of traditional political parties. According to the Election Commission, the RSP has already won 39 of the 50 seats declared so far and is leading in around 80 other constituencies, putting the party on course for a decisive mandate. The RSP has performed particularly strongly in the Kathmandu Valley, winning all 10 seats in Kathmandu district, along with two in Bhaktapur and one in Lalitpur. The party is also leading in the two remaining seats, positioning it for a near-complete sweep of the valley. In Madhesh province, where the party launched its campaign from Janakpur in Dhanusha district, the RSP has won seven seats and is leading in 23 others out of the 32 constituencies across the province

Nepal Election Results 2026 Live: Balendra Shah leads Jhapa-5 with 55,934 votes

Balendra Shah of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) led with 55,934 votes in Jhapa-5, far ahead of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli of the CPN-UML, who trailed with 15,409 votes, and Samir Tamang of the Shram Sanskriti Party, who garnered 8,519 votes.

Nepal’s rapper-turned-politician maintained a commanding lead Saturday in the closely watched race in Jhapa’s southeastern district, according to Election Commission data. Shah’s centrist RSP seemed set for a decisive victory in the parliamentary elections, even as counting continued.

The election on Thursday came six months after youth-led protests toppled the government, leaving at least 77 people dead. The September 2025 demonstrations, organized under a loose Gen Z banner, began over a brief social media ban but quickly grew into a wider movement against corruption and economic hardship.

Early trends from the Election Commission indicate that 35-year-old Shah’s RSP is on track to win a majority in the 275-member House of Representatives, the lower house of parliament.

Nepal Election Results 2026 Live: RSP wins 34 seats, leads in 85 constituencies

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has won 34 seats and is leading in 85 constituencies in the ongoing House of Representatives elections, according to the latest update from the Election Commission of Nepal.

Based on vote counts from 161 of 165 constituencies, the Nepali Congress has secured five seats and leads in 11 constituencies, while the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) has won two seats and is ahead in eight constituencies, as cited by The Himalayan.

The Nepal Communist Party has so far won one seat and is leading in eight constituencies.

Nepal Election Results 2026 Live: RPP senior vice-chair Rabindra Mishra resigns

Rabindra Mishra, senior vice-chair of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), announced on Saturday that he is resigning from all party responsibilities following his defeat in the parliamentary election from Kathmandu-1.

In a social media post, Mishra said he is taking a temporary leave from party politics, emphasizing that the decision was deliberate and not made in frustration or haste, as cited by The Kathmandu Post.

He cited the party’s repeated inability to consolidate public support for monarchy restoration and structural reforms, despite widespread popular backing. Mishra added that he will continue to advocate for monarchy restoration, good governance, and related issues as an independent politician.

Nepal Election Results 2026 Live: Vote counting delayed in Sankhuwasabha, Mugu, Gorkha-1

While vote counting has begun in most constituencies across Nepal, the process has yet to start in Sankhuwasabha, Mugu and Gorkha-1 due to delays in transporting ballot boxes from remote polling centres.

Election officials said ballot boxes from Sankhuwasabha and Gorkha have now been airlifted to counting centres by helicopter, as cited by The Kathmandu Post.

In Mugu, however, ballot boxes from the Dolphu and Mugugaun polling stations are still being carried by people to the counting centre, reflecting the logistical challenges posed by the country’s rugged terrain.

Nepal Election Results 2026 Live: Balen Shah leads Jhapa-5 constituency with 39,284 votes

In the Jhapa-5 constituency, Balendra Shah of the Rastriya Swatantra Party is leading with 39,284 votes, well ahead of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), who has secured 10,293 votes, while Samir Tamang of the Shram Sanskriti Party has received 6,324 votes.

Across Nepal, a total of 68 parties are contesting the March 5 election, with 3,406 candidates in the fray under the First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) system and 1,270 candidates under the Proportional Representation (PR) category. The lower house has 275 seats in total, including 110 allocated through proportional representation, and a party requires at least 138 seats to form a government.

Nepal Election Results 2026 Live: Balendra Shah’s RSP dominates Nepal vote count, leads on 93 seats

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is leading with 93 seats, followed by the Nepal Communist Party with 10, the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) with 10, and the Nepali Congress with 9, while other parties together account for six seats.

The party, associated with former Kathmandu mayor and rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, continues to maintain a commanding lead in Nepal’s ongoing parliamentary vote count, putting it on course for a potential landslide victory.

Nepal Election Results 2026 Live: Youth icon Balen Shah challenges old guard in Nepal election

Former rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah is emerging as a powerful challenger to one of Nepal’s most influential political figures, seeking to convert his popularity among young voters into a broader national mandate.

Ahead of the March 5 election in the eastern district of Jhapa, large crowds gathered to see the 35-year-old former mayor of Kathmandu. Supporters lined up for selfies, with volunteers limiting each interaction to just a few seconds as many had travelled long distances to meet him.

Dressed in his trademark dark blazer and black sunglasses—popularly dubbed “Balen Shah glasses”—the charismatic candidate has come to symbolise a push for generational change in Nepali politics.

Shah is contesting the Jhapa-5 constituency against veteran leader KP Sharma Oli, the 74-year-old former prime minister who resigned last year after youth-led protests that left 77 people dead.

Once known for rap songs criticising corruption and political stagnation, Shah first gained prominence online before winning Kathmandu’s mayoral election in 2022 as an independent candidate. Now representing the Rastriya Swatantra Party, he is hoping the momentum of Nepal’s protest generation will propel him to a larger national role.

Nepal Election Results 2026 Live: Balendra Shah’s RSP surges toward sweeping victory in Nepal polls

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s newly formed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) was on Saturday heading toward a sweeping victory in Nepal’s first general election since last year’s violent Gen Z–led protests, disrupting the long-standing dominance of established political parties.

According to the Election Commission of Nepal, the RSP has so far won 18 seats and is leading in 99 others. The Nepali Congress has secured four seats and is ahead in 11 constituencies, while the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) has won one seat and is leading in 11. The Nepal Communist Party has won two seats and is leading in 10 constituencies, while the Shram Sanskriti Party is ahead in three.

The election is being closely watched by India, which hopes for political stability in the Himalayan nation to advance bilateral development cooperation.

Of the 275 seats in parliament, 165 are filled through direct voting and 110 through proportional representation. About 18.9 million voters were eligible, with turnout estimated at around 60 percent.

Nepal Election Results 2026 Live: Over 340,000 security personnel guard Nepal polls

Following last year’s violent protests, authorities in Nepal have launched an extensive security operation to ensure a smooth election process. More than 340,000 personnel have been deployed across the country, including nearly 150,000 temporary “election police.” Authorities have also banned vehicles on polling day and suspended campaign activities to maintain order.

Logistical challenges further complicate the exercise. In Nepal’s mountainous terrain, ballot boxes from remote regions often have to be carried by hand or transported by helicopter, which can slow the counting process.

The combination of heightened security measures and difficult geography has made this election one of the most complex and challenging in Nepal’s recent history.

Nepal Election Results 2026 Live: High-stakes vote held amid tight security across Nepal

Nepal went to the polls on Thursday in its first nationwide election since last year’s youth-led uprising reshaped the country’s political landscape. The vote follows months of unrest triggered by what many described as a “Gen Z revolution,” driven by growing frustration among young Nepalis over corruption, unemployment and entrenched political patronage.

Across the Himalayan nation of about 30 million people, long queues were seen outside polling stations as voters turned out under tight security. Authorities imposed restrictions on vehicle movement and banned political gatherings on election day to prevent any disturbances.

Nearly 19 million voters were eligible to cast their ballots in the election, widely viewed as a crucial test for the political establishment that has dominated Nepal’s politics for decades.

Nepal Election Results 2026 Live: The protests that toppled Nepal’s government

In September 2025, Nepal witnessed one of its most significant political upheavals in recent years. Protests first erupted in Kathmandu after the government imposed a ban on social media platforms, triggering widespread anger among young people. What began as demonstrations against the restriction soon expanded into a nationwide movement highlighting concerns over corruption, nepotism and economic stagnation.

The protests escalated into violent clashes with security forces, with several key government buildings — including the parliament, the Supreme Court and the central secretariat — set on fire during the unrest. Authorities reported that at least 77 people, most of them protesters, were killed.