Reminiscing last week: Political dynamics and by-election results

KATHMANDU: Last week witnessed significant developments in Nepal. The by-elections in Ilam-2 and Bajhang, alongside the ensuing vote counting and results, sparked intriguing debates. Another focal point was the assessment of the two-day Nepal Investment Summit organized by the government. Opinions diverged, sparking yet another round of debate. The escalating pollution in Kathmandu, exacerbated by […]

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An Eye Opener For New Parties

The recent by-election results in Ilam and Bajhang provided excellent insights into Nepal's current political dynamics. While they demonstrated that traditional parties in Nepal have significant influence over voters, they also indicated that newly emerging parties, such as the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and identity-based parties, will have to work hard in the coming days if they wa

Election Commission submits by-election report to President

KATHMANDU: Chief Election Commissioner Dinesh Kumar Thapaliya today submitted to President Ram Chandra Paudel the ‘Report on the By-election to the Member of House of Representatives and the Province Assembly, 2081 BS’, along with the election results. Chief Election Commissioner Thapaliya presented to the President the By-election, 2081 BS Report in accordance with the Clause […]

We acknowledge the signal bell sounded by Ilam: RSP

KATHMANDU: General Secretary of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), commented on the outcomes of the Ilam-2 by-election today, acknowledging a deviation from anticipated voting patterns. In a statement, Dr. Dhakal affirmed the party’s commitment to respecting the electorate’s decision in Ilam-2, pledging a thorough examination of the election results during the forthcoming Central Committee meeting. Regardless […]

Key Takeaways For Established Parties

The April 23 by-election results in the Tanahun and Chitwan constituencies have sent shockwaves across Nepal's established political parties. Rabi Lamichhane's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) won by bigger

By-election results: Wake-up call for big political parties

No constituency is a stronghold of a particular party and no candidate of the traditional big parties is safe in their home constituency. This is the clear message of the by-election of April 23, especially in Tanahun-1.

By-election results indicate people’s declining interest in major parties: Deuba

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress (NC) President Sher Bahadur Deuba raised grave concern over the results of the by-election and emphasized the need for the parties to undergo a “revamping” process to regain the trust and support of the people. Addressing a meeting of the Parliament Party on Monday, NC President Deuba stressed the necessity for the […]

Rabi Lamichhane leads in Chitwan 2

Ravi Lamichhane, chairman of the National Independent Party, has taken the lead in the by-election results of Chitwan 2.

Rabi Lamichhane leads in Chitwan 2

Ravi Lamichhane, chairman of the National Independent Party, has taken the lead in the by-election results of Chitwan 2.

Cabinet expansion unlikely before bypolls

Congress factions reach power-sharing deal, but Dahal is waiting for Bara by-election results.