Nepal Holds General Elections Amidst Special Circumstances Post-Jana Andolan Movement

Voting is taking place today for the House of Representatives election, held under the special circumstances following the Jana Andolan movement. Voting will be held in a single phase across all 77 districts of the country from 7 AM to 5 PM.This is the third election for the House of Representatives since the country entered the Federal Democratic Republic. Elections were previously held in 2074 BS and 2079 BS.Today, elections will be held for 165 constituencies under the 'First Past the Post' (Direct) system and 110 seats under the Proportional Representation system.In the direct election, 65 political parties are competing...