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Nepal: Early vote returns suggest massive political shift

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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