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Vote counting has begun in 53 of 165 constituencies as Nepal holds its first nationwide election since the 2025 uprising.
Remaining areas are expected to start counting by the end of Friday, with remote regions requiring helicopter transport to centers.
Voter turnout was estimated around 60 percent as citizens sought greater government accountability.
The election will elect 165 members to the House of Representatives, with 110 seats to be allocated by proportional representation.
Analysts view the race as a three-way contest, with the National Independent Party challenging traditional partners.
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah led the National Independent Party and emerged as a leading figure for youth-focused reform.
Outreach highlighted issues such as health and education for the poor as central to campaign promises.
Public protests in 2025 over corruption and governance helped shape voter sentiment ahead of the election.
Supporters gathered outside counting centers in Kathmandu as ballots were tallied.
The outcome will determine 165 seats now and 110 more through proportional representation in a 275-seat parliament.
Officials expect results by the weekend as vote counting progresses across districts.

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