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20 January 2026

Cadres of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which presents former Kathmandu Mayor Balen as the Prime Ministerial Candidate, hold a rally in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026, for the upcoming March 5 House of Representatives election. The Election Commission establishes offices in all 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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20 January 2026

Sasmit Pokharel (center), a candidate from the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), which presents former Kathmandu Mayor Balen as the Prime Ministerial candidate, rallies as he heads to file his candidature in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026, for the upcoming March 5 House of Representatives election. The Election Commission establishes offices in all 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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20 January 2026

Kamal Thapa (center with garlands), a right-wing pro-monarchy leader from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), holds a rally as he arrives to file his candidature in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 20, 2026. The Election Commission establishes offices in all the 165 constituencies across Nepal as the Himalayan nation marches towards the March 5 election to elect new members for its House of Representatives. Earlier, the Commission publishes the final list of candidates under the proportional representation system. Of the total 275 members of the House of Representatives, 110 are elected through the proportional system, while 165 are elected through the direct electoral system. An interim government formed for election purposes following the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9 arranges the necessary resources for the polls. The process of selecting police personnel for election security has already begun.

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11 January 2026

Rajendra Lingden (Center), Chairman of the pro-monarchist Rastriya Prajatantra Party, takes part in a march ceremony organized on the birth anniversary of Prithivi Narayan Shah in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The birth anniversary of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah is celebrated as National Unification Day in the Himalayan Nation. Prithvi Narayan Shah, the then king of Gorkha, ascends the throne at the age of 20 and launches the unification campaign amid significant social, economic, and geographical challenges. He passes away in 1831 BS at the age of 52. Prithvi Jayanti commemorates Nepal's shared history, culture, and national pride, and serves as a reminder to strengthen unity amid diversity. The day highlights the importance of placing national interest above personal interests and carries special significance in instilling a sense of dedication, service, and responsibility toward the nation among the younger generation. Shah's unification campaign enables Nepal to remain one of the world's oldest independent nations by safeguarding national sovereignty and independence. His teachings, including the notion that both internal and external threats undermine the nation, remain relevant today, particularly in the fight against corruption and the promotion of good governance. His description of Nepal as a ''yam between two rocks'' continues to resonate in the country's geopolitical context.

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11 January 2026

Rajendra Lingden (Center), Chairman of the pro-monarchist Rastriya Prajatantra Party, takes part in a march ceremony organized on the birth anniversary of Prithivi Narayan Shah in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. The birth anniversary of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah is celebrated as National Unification Day in the Himalayan Nation. Prithvi Narayan Shah, the then king of Gorkha, ascends the throne at the age of 20 and launches the unification campaign amid significant social, economic, and geographical challenges. He passes away in 1831 BS at the age of 52. Prithvi Jayanti commemorates Nepal's shared history, culture, and national pride, and serves as a reminder to strengthen unity amid diversity. The day highlights the importance of placing national interest above personal interests and carries special significance in instilling a sense of dedication, service, and responsibility toward the nation among the younger generation. Shah's unification campaign enables Nepal to remain one of the world's oldest independent nations by safeguarding national sovereignty and independence. His teachings, including the notion that both internal and external threats undermine the nation, remain relevant today, particularly in the fight against corruption and the promotion of good governance. His description of Nepal as a ''yam between two rocks'' continues to resonate in the country's geopolitical context.

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11 January 2026

Eleven start for FC Andorra before the La Liga Hypermotion match between FC Andorra and Cultural Leonesa at New FAF Stadium in Encamp, Andorra, on January 10, 2026.

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#13175520

10 January 2026

Former Energy Minister Kulman Ghising (Center) holds a press briefing in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 10, 2026, after being appointed as the chairman of the Ujyalo Nepal Party. The decision is made during the party's central committee meeting. Ghising, who previously serves as the party's patron, announces a merger with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) two weeks ago. However, the agreement falls apart, paving the way for his formal leadership of Ujyalo Nepal. Ghising earlier resigns from three ministries - Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation - amid criticism of his party representation in the government led by Sushila Karki. On December 29, 2025, Ghising and Lamichhane reach an agreement to unite their parties, which includes making Ghising the vice-chairman of RSP. However, Ghising demands changes to RSP's ideology, calling for a shift from a democratic to a leftist framework, and requests 33 central committee members, a senior vice-chairman, and one general secretary position. He also proposes adopting socialism as the party's guiding ideology.

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#13175521

10 January 2026

Former Energy Minister Kulman Ghising (Center) holds a press briefing in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 10, 2026, after being appointed as the chairman of the Ujyalo Nepal Party. The decision is made during the party's central committee meeting. Ghising, who previously serves as the party's patron, announces a merger with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) two weeks ago. However, the agreement falls apart, paving the way for his formal leadership of Ujyalo Nepal. Ghising earlier resigns from three ministries - Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation - amid criticism of his party representation in the government led by Sushila Karki. On December 29, 2025, Ghising and Lamichhane reach an agreement to unite their parties, which includes making Ghising the vice-chairman of RSP. However, Ghising demands changes to RSP's ideology, calling for a shift from a democratic to a leftist framework, and requests 33 central committee members, a senior vice-chairman, and one general secretary position. He also proposes adopting socialism as the party's guiding ideology.

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#13175524

10 January 2026

Former Energy Minister Kulman Ghising (Center) holds a press briefing in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 10, 2026, after being appointed as the chairman of the Ujyalo Nepal Party. The decision is made during the party's central committee meeting. Ghising, who previously serves as the party's patron, announces a merger with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) two weeks ago. However, the agreement falls apart, paving the way for his formal leadership of Ujyalo Nepal. Ghising earlier resigns from three ministries - Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation - amid criticism of his party representation in the government led by Sushila Karki. On December 29, 2025, Ghising and Lamichhane reach an agreement to unite their parties, which includes making Ghising the vice-chairman of RSP. However, Ghising demands changes to RSP's ideology, calling for a shift from a democratic to a leftist framework, and requests 33 central committee members, a senior vice-chairman, and one general secretary position. He also proposes adopting socialism as the party's guiding ideology.

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10 January 2026

Former Energy Minister Kulman Ghising (Center) holds a press briefing in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 10, 2026, after being appointed as the chairman of the Ujyalo Nepal Party. The decision is made during the party's central committee meeting. Ghising, who previously serves as the party's patron, announces a merger with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) two weeks ago. However, the agreement falls apart, paving the way for his formal leadership of Ujyalo Nepal. Ghising earlier resigns from three ministries - Energy, Water Resources, and Irrigation - amid criticism of his party representation in the government led by Sushila Karki. On December 29, 2025, Ghising and Lamichhane reach an agreement to unite their parties, which includes making Ghising the vice-chairman of RSP. However, Ghising demands changes to RSP's ideology, calling for a shift from a democratic to a leftist framework, and requests 33 central committee members, a senior vice-chairman, and one general secretary position. He also proposes adopting socialism as the party's guiding ideology.

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5 January 2026

Former Nepali TV host and Deputy Prime Minister Rabi Lamichhane (in red scarf) attends the grand political realignment announcement assembly in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 5, 2026. Lamichhane, also the President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), strikes a deal on December 28 and 29, 2025, for unification with the Ujyalo Nepal Party led by Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah and Kulman Ghising. The party says the realignment aims to strengthen its organizational base and expand its political footprint ahead of upcoming political developments.

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21 December 2025

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson and former deputy prime minister Rabi Lamichhane is welcomed by party cadres and supporters at the party's central office in Banasthali, Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 21, 2025. Lamichhane arrives in Kathmandu a day after his release from Bhairahawa Prison and is received with traditional music and fanfare.

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21 December 2025

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson and former deputy prime minister Rabi Lamichhane is welcomed by party cadres and supporters at the party's central office in Banasthali, Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 21, 2025. Lamichhane arrives in Kathmandu a day after his release from Bhairahawa Prison and is received with traditional music and fanfare.

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21 December 2025

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson and former deputy prime minister Rabi Lamichhane is welcomed by party cadres and supporters at the party's central office in Banasthali, Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 21, 2025. Lamichhane arrives in Kathmandu a day after his release from Bhairahawa Prison and is received with traditional music and fanfare.

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21 December 2025

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson and former deputy prime minister Rabi Lamichhane is welcomed by party cadres and supporters at the party's central office in Banasthali, Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 21, 2025. Lamichhane arrives in Kathmandu a day after his release from Bhairahawa Prison and is received with traditional music and fanfare.

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21 December 2025

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson and former deputy prime minister Rabi Lamichhane is welcomed by party cadres and supporters at the party's central office in Banasthali, Kathmandu, Nepal, on December 21, 2025. Lamichhane arrives in Kathmandu a day after his release from Bhairahawa Prison and is received with traditional music and fanfare.

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