Nepal votes in first election since youth-led protests toppled government

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Nepal is holding its first election since last year's youth-led protests led to the government's downfall. Voters are electing 165 members of the House of Representatives directly, with 110 seats allocated by proportional representation. The National Independent Party is considered the front-runner. The election follows a 2025 uprising that ousted the previous prime minister, with a new party gaining traction among younger voters.


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