Thursday, March 5, 2026

19 million set to vote in historic Nepal election

Polling is underway in Nepal, as the country elects a new parliament and Prime Minister.

This is the first general election since deadly youth-led protests toppled the last government last September.

Nearly 19 million people are eligible to voteand at least 800,000 of them will be casting their ballot for the first time.

Neha Poonia is outside a polling booth in Kathmandu.

In: 'The one word...'
Out: '....GenZ protests.'
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Neha Poonia explains the key issues that will decide the election's outcome..

In: 'The unemployment...'
Out: '...a very big issue.'
Dur: 39 secs
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