Experts point to factors like geography and elected representatives disappointing voters.

People from all walks of life are entering politics in a system where influence and patronage matter most.

Of the 18 seats contested, Congress takes 9 and UML 8.

While young voters make up over half of Nepal’s electorate, traditional parties have largely nominated senior politicians, though newer parties show greater youth representation.

Balen Shah says appearing on stage with Oli would suggest his complicity in killings.

Party takes disciplinary action against leaders who defied official decisions by filing rival nominations for the March 5 parliamentary elections

Thapa, the new president of the party, pledges reforms, inclusiveness, and united push into March 5 parliamentary elections.

81 either withdrew or were disqualified by poll body.

Decision taken at first central working committee meeting at Sanepa after special general convention.

Says he will play an advisory role beyond party politics.

As the ‘new versus old’ narrative dominates, key political and livelihood issues are absent from campaigns.

Leadership elected by special general convention set to meet at Sanepa office as pro-Deuba youths leave premises.

Conviction in killings not annulled by presidential clemency, Election Commission says.

Nomination day saw candidates arrive with hundreds of supporters, musical ensembles, and even children.

Baburam Bhattarai, KP Sharma Oli, Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal contest from Gorkha, Jhapa, Rukum East and Rautahat, respectively.

If they intended to jump into the election fray, observers say, they shouldn’t have joined the government in the first place.

Former prime ministers, party chiefs and popular mayors file nominations for the March polls.

Congress, UML, Nepal Communist Party, and RSP have nominated far fewer than one third women candidates.

Nepali Congress and CPN-UML each field candidates in all 165 constituencies. Only 15 percent of the total contestants are under 35.

Former prime minister enters high-stakes race against Balen Shah in a closely watched constituency.