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Nepal’s first nationwide parliamentary election since last year’s protests was held peacefully across the country.
Turnout was about 60% as counting would begin immediately after ballots were collected.
The National Independent Party led the contest, challenging the long-dominant Nepali Congress and UML.
Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician, is the party’s prime ministerial candidate.
Officials expect the next administration to tackle corruption and manage regional ties with India and China.
Around 19 million Nepalese are registered to vote among the country’s population of about 30 million.
Millions of citizens abroad cannot vote due to lack of abroad voting systems.
Voters chose a three-way contest shaping the political landscape ahead of governance and reforms.
The counting process includes remote-area logistics, with helicopters to ferry ballot boxes.
Analysts say the next government must address protests' demands for accountability and reforms.

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Princess Beatrice photographed in Nepal during a charity trip, smiling in a group with the husband of a Labour MP.
David Taylor, husband of Labour MP Joani Reid, was arrested on suspicion of spying for China and released on bail.
Charity trip to Nepal in October 2016 included Beatrice and foundation activities with Dr Sandek Ruit.
Beatrice is a royal patron and met with a Nepalese eye surgeon during the visit.
Police inquiries into foreign state interference and espionage continue as Taylor remains at the center of the probe.
Joani Reid, the MP, suspended herself from the Labour whip amid the investigations.
Several former Labour advisers were arrested and later released on bail as inquiries continue.
The i Paper linked the case to Beatrice’s high-profile social circle, noting Taylor’s connections to Britain’s elite.
Taylor’s arrest followed by searches of a journalist’s home as part of the probe.
Labour Party stated the allegations are serious and declined to comment while investigations proceed.

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world10h ago

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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Rastriya Swatantra Party leads early results in Nepal's general elections, signaling a potential landslide.
RSP focuses on transparency, digital modernization, and good governance, formed in 2022.
Turnout reached 59% as 3,400 candidates vied for seats.
Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki praised the peaceful conduct of the vote.
Balendra Shah, known as Balen, is emerging as a prime ministerial frontrunner in a tight race.
Shah faces Sharma Oli in Jhapa-5, a key contest in the race.
Oli is a 74-year-old former prime minister who was ousted during 2025 protests.
The vote follows youth-led protests over corruption and economic hardship last year.
Election Commission reported 3,400 candidates contesting seats nationwide.
Analysts expect final tallies in the coming days as results continue.

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