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Rastriya Swatantra Party leads in 47 constituencies, secures first victory
RSP dominates early counts nationwide, recording its first confirmed win.
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Published at : March 6, 2026
Updated at : March 6, 2026 11:30
Early counting across the country shows the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leading in 47 constituencies, far ahead of its rivals.
The CPN-UML and Nepali Congress are each leading in five constituencies, while the Nepali Communist Party leads in three and other parties in two.
So far, the RSP has claimed its first confirmed victory, while CPN-UML, Nepali Congress, Nepali Communist Party, and other parties have yet to secure a win.
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