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6 March 2026

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, a candidate from the Balendra Shah (Balen) affiliated Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is felicitated by party supporters and voters during the victory rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 6, 2026. Balendra Shah (Balen), the former rapper and mayor of Kathmandu, is poised to become the next Prime Minister after the clean sweep in the election held on the whelm of September's Gen-Z protest, which topples the government led by KP Sharma Oli. The two-day protest sees the death of at least 77 protestors after police open fire on the protestors, who mainly are college-going students and the public. The March 5 election, which comes after a gap of six months, records a preliminary voter turnout of about 60 percent and is expected as a new dawn for Nepal.

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6 March 2026

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, a candidate from the Balendra Shah (Balen) affiliated Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is felicitated by party supporters and voters during the victory rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 6, 2026. Balendra Shah (Balen), the former rapper and mayor of Kathmandu, is poised to become the next Prime Minister after the clean sweep in the election held on the whelm of September's Gen-Z protest, which topples the government led by KP Sharma Oli. The two-day protest sees the death of at least 77 protestors after police open fire on the protestors, who mainly are college-going students and the public. The March 5 election, which comes after a gap of six months, records a preliminary voter turnout of about 60 percent and is expected as a new dawn for Nepal.

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6 March 2026

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, a candidate from the Balendra Shah (Balen) affiliated Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is felicitated by party supporters and voters during the victory rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 6, 2026. Balendra Shah (Balen), the former rapper and mayor of Kathmandu, is poised to become the next Prime Minister after the clean sweep in the election held on the whelm of September's Gen-Z protest, which topples the government led by KP Sharma Oli. The two-day protest sees the death of at least 77 protestors after police open fire on the protestors, who mainly are college-going students and the public. The March 5 election, which comes after a gap of six months, records a preliminary voter turnout of about 60 percent and is expected as a new dawn for Nepal.

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6 March 2026

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, a candidate from the Balendra Shah (Balen) affiliated Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is felicitated by party supporters and voters during the victory rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 6, 2026. Balendra Shah (Balen), the former rapper and mayor of Kathmandu, is poised to become the next Prime Minister after the clean sweep in the election held on the whelm of September's Gen-Z protest, which topples the government led by KP Sharma Oli. The two-day protest sees the death of at least 77 protestors after police open fire on the protestors, who mainly are college-going students and the public. The March 5 election, which comes after a gap of six months, records a preliminary voter turnout of about 60 percent and is expected as a new dawn for Nepal.

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6 March 2026

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, a candidate from the Balendra Shah (Balen) affiliated Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is felicitated by party supporters and voters during the victory rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 6, 2026. Balendra Shah (Balen), the former rapper and mayor of Kathmandu, is poised to become the next Prime Minister after the clean sweep in the election held on the whelm of September's Gen-Z protest, which topples the government led by KP Sharma Oli. The two-day protest sees the death of at least 77 protestors after police open fire on the protestors, who mainly are college-going students and the public. The March 5 election, which comes after a gap of six months, records a preliminary voter turnout of about 60 percent and is expected as a new dawn for Nepal.

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6 March 2026

Biraj Bhakta Shrestha, a candidate from the Balendra Shah (Balen) affiliated Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is felicitated by party supporters and voters during the victory rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 6, 2026. Balendra Shah (Balen), the former rapper and mayor of Kathmandu, is poised to become the next Prime Minister after the clean sweep in the election held on the whelm of September's Gen-Z protest, which topples the government led by KP Sharma Oli. The two-day protest sees the death of at least 77 protestors after police open fire on the protestors, who mainly are college-going students and the public. The March 5 election, which comes after a gap of six months, records a preliminary voter turnout of about 60 percent and is expected as a new dawn for Nepal.

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#13408902

6 March 2026

Ganesh Parajuli, a House of Representatives candidate from Kathmandu-7 of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), greets supporters during the vote counting process following the parliamentary elections in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 6, 2026. Preliminary figures indicate that voter turnout is around 60 percent as vote counting continues across the country. The elections follow widespread youth-led protests that topple the government of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli after deadly demonstrations that leave more than 76 people dead and many injured.

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#13408909

6 March 2026

Ganesh Parajuli, a House of Representatives candidate from Kathmandu-7 of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), greets supporters during the vote counting process following the parliamentary elections in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 6, 2026. Preliminary figures indicate that voter turnout is around 60 percent as vote counting continues across the country. The elections follow widespread youth-led protests that topple the government of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli after deadly demonstrations that leave more than 76 people dead and many injured.

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#13408900

6 March 2026

DP Aryal, vice president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), is seen during the vote counting process following the parliamentary elections in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 6, 2026. Preliminary figures indicate that voter turnout is around 60 percent as vote counting continues across the country.

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#13408901

6 March 2026

DP Aryal, vice president of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), greets supporters as Biraj Bhakta Shrestha of the RSP leads the vote count and secures a second term in the House of Representatives from Kathmandu-8 during the parliamentary elections in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 6, 2026. Preliminary figures indicate that voter turnout is around 60 percent as vote counting continues across the country. The elections follow widespread youth-led protests that topple the government of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli after deadly demonstrations that leave more than 76 people dead and many injured.

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#13408903

6 March 2026

Supporters celebrate as Biraj Bhakta Shrestha of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leads the vote count and secures a second term in the House of Representatives from Kathmandu-8 during the parliamentary elections in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 6, 2026. Preliminary figures indicate that voter turnout is around 60 percent as vote counting continues across the country. The elections follow widespread youth-led protests that topple the government of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli after deadly demonstrations that leave more than 76 people dead and many injured.

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6 March 2026

Supporters celebrate as Biraj Bhakta Shrestha of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leads the vote count and secures a second term in the House of Representatives from Kathmandu-8 during the parliamentary elections in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 6, 2026. Preliminary figures indicate that voter turnout is around 60 percent as vote counting continues across the country. The elections follow widespread youth-led protests that topple the government of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli after deadly demonstrations that leave more than 76 people dead and many injured.

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6 March 2026

Supporters celebrate as Biraj Bhakta Shrestha of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leads the vote count and secures a second term in the House of Representatives from Kathmandu-8 during the parliamentary elections in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 6, 2026. Preliminary figures indicate that voter turnout is around 60 percent as vote counting continues across the country. The elections follow widespread youth-led protests that topple the government of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli after deadly demonstrations that leave more than 76 people dead and many injured.

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#13408906

6 March 2026

Supporters celebrate as Biraj Bhakta Shrestha of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leads the vote count and secures a second term in the House of Representatives from Kathmandu-8 during the parliamentary elections in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 6, 2026. Preliminary figures indicate that voter turnout is around 60 percent as vote counting continues across the country. The elections follow widespread youth-led protests that topple the government of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli after deadly demonstrations that leave more than 76 people dead and many injured.

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6 March 2026

Supporters celebrate as Biraj Bhakta Shrestha of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leads the vote count and secures a second term in the House of Representatives from Kathmandu-8 during the parliamentary elections in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 6, 2026. Preliminary figures indicate that voter turnout is around 60 percent as vote counting continues across the country. The elections follow widespread youth-led protests that topple the government of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli after deadly demonstrations that leave more than 76 people dead and many injured.

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6 March 2026

Supporters celebrate as Biraj Bhakta Shrestha of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leads the vote count and secures a second term in the House of Representatives from Kathmandu-8 during the parliamentary elections in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 6, 2026. Preliminary figures indicate that voter turnout is around 60 percent as vote counting continues across the country. The elections follow widespread youth-led protests that topple the government of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli after deadly demonstrations that leave more than 76 people dead and many injured.

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