"The centrist-liberal RSP was founded in 2022 and has put great emphasis on transparency, digital modernization and good governance. The vote was largely focused on political change in an echo of deadly youth protests in the nation last year."
"Nepal's Election Commission said preliminary results in the 24 hours since polls closed showed RSP winning three of parliament's 165 open seats and leading decisively in the race for 110 more. If the trend holds, RSP could be on track to snatch a nearly two-thirds majority in Nepal's 275-member parliament."
"Nepal's vote comes after youth-led protests, largely labeled a Gen Z uprising, sparked violent clashes with authorities last September. Initially triggered by a proposed social media ban, the protests also lashed out at systemic corruption and economic hardship."
Nepal's general elections show early returns favoring the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), a centrist-liberal party founded in 2022 that emphasizes transparency, digital modernization, and good governance. With preliminary results showing RSP winning three of 165 open seats and leading decisively in 110 additional races, the party could secure nearly two-thirds of parliament's 275 seats. Establishment parties Nepali Congress and the Communist Party of Nepal trail significantly. The election reflects voter desire for political change following youth-led protests in 2023 against corruption and economic hardship. Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki praised the peaceful voting process. With 3,400 candidates competing and 59% voter turnout among Nepal's 30 million population, final results are expected within days.
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