Discussions over government formation will be held once the Election Commission presents poll results to the President.

All big and small parties are negotiating to join government. Seemingly, no one wants to stay in the opposition.

Nepal urged to strengthen its own embankments on Mahakali and immediately take up the matter with India.

Dispute appears to upset members of the public elated by new party’s electoral success.

Election Commission plans to submit the election report to President Bidya Devi Bhandari early next week.

The shape of federal government will have significant bearing on the coalition in Janakpur.

With UML tipped to back a Congress government without being part of it, Maoist Centre leaders fear being kept out.

The parties that emerged as major political forces from the 2006 people’s movement are now losing their appeal.

Decision perceived as a pressure tactic to compel Congress to make Dahal PM.

With the ruling coalition dependent on small parties, next 5 years could see making and unmaking of governments.

Leaders say they are waiting for final results of the elections.

The message from voters is that the traditional parties should reform or they will perish.

Raut’s personal touch with voters and Yadav’s overreliance on caste votes are key factors. JSP blames foreign hand.

The talks revolve around formation of governments in the centre and Madhesh province, farmers’ movement, citizenship bill, and job creation.

Party members say multiple options are open including tying up with the Maoists or the Congress for a ruling coalition.

Raut held hour-long talks with Bimalendra Nidhi in Kathmandu.

Lack of clear political line, loose organisation and fuzzy ideas on pressing national issues could be big hindrances.

Chairman Madhav Nepal says his party has decided to remain in the ruling coalition to prevent a rightist rise.

Rabi Lamichhane’s Rastriya Swatantra Party and CK Raut’s Janamat Party make the cut after the election results pour in.

Results so far suggest neither the ruling coalition nor UML partners will win a simple majority in Parliament.