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20 January 2026

Kamal Thapa, a right-wing pro-monarchy leader from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), files his nomination paper to stand in the fray for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election 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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20 January 2026

Kamal Thapa, a right-wing pro-monarchy leader from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), files his nomination paper to stand in the fray for the upcoming House of Representatives (HoR) election 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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#13091056

13 December 2025

Cadres of the Communist Party of Nepal- Unified Marxist Leninist (CPN-UML) wait outside the venue for the inauguration ceremony of the party's General Convention in Bhaktapur, Nepal, on December 13, 2025. The party claims the gathering is its largest so far, mobilizing supporters from across the country by reserving vehicles to bring cadres to the Valley. Over 2,200 delegates, including elected and nominated representatives, and 309 observers participate in the convention, which elects the party's new leadership. Around 10,000 volunteers are mobilized for organizational management, according to the organizer. The convention elects 15 office-bearers, including the party chair and 251 central committee members. Another 10 percent of members are nominated. Although the party statute mandates a general convention every five years, this one is convened a year early. The 10th convention is held in Chitwan, Nepal, in December 2021. As the statute and policy convention concludes in September, the gathering focuses mainly on leadership selection. In the closed-door session, Oli is scheduled to present the political report, while General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel tables the organizational report. Senior Vice Chairman Ishwar Pokhrel registers a concept paper criticizing Oli's leadership style and raising concerns over internal party democracy, and announces a challenge to Oli for the party chair.

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#11548560

5 September 2024

Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, files his nomination papers at Mendhar in Poonch district, India, on September 5, 2024. Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, conducts a roadshow in preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, India, on September 4, 2024. Mendhar votes in the second phase of the elections on September 25.

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5 September 2024

Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, files his nomination papers at Mendhar in Poonch district, India, on September 5, 2024. Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, conducts a roadshow in preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, India, on September 4, 2024. Mendhar votes in the second phase of the elections on September 25.

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5 September 2024

Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, files his nomination papers at Mendhar in Poonch district, India, on September 5, 2024. Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, conducts a roadshow in preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, India, on September 4, 2024. Mendhar votes in the second phase of the elections on September 25.

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5 September 2024

Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, files his nomination papers at Mendhar in Poonch district, India, on September 5, 2024. Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, conducts a roadshow in preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, India, on September 4, 2024. Mendhar votes in the second phase of the elections on September 25.

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5 September 2024

Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, files his nomination papers at Mendhar in Poonch district, India, on September 5, 2024. Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, conducts a roadshow in preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, India, on September 4, 2024. Mendhar votes in the second phase of the elections on September 25.

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5 September 2024

Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, files his nomination papers at Mendhar in Poonch district, India, on September 5, 2024. Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, conducts a roadshow in preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, India, on September 4, 2024. Mendhar votes in the second phase of the elections on September 25.

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5 September 2024

Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, files his nomination papers at Mendhar in Poonch district, India, on September 5, 2024. Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, conducts a roadshow in preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, India, on September 4, 2024. Mendhar votes in the second phase of the elections on September 25.

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5 September 2024

Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, files his nomination papers at Mendhar in Poonch district, India, on September 5, 2024. Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, conducts a roadshow in preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, India, on September 4, 2024. Mendhar votes in the second phase of the elections on September 25.

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5 September 2024

Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, files his nomination papers at Mendhar in Poonch district, India, on September 5, 2024. Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, conducts a roadshow in preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, India, on September 4, 2024. Mendhar votes in the second phase of the elections on September 25.

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5 September 2024

Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, files his nomination papers at Mendhar in Poonch district, India, on September 5, 2024. Javed Ahmed Rana, candidate of the National Conference from Mendhar Constituency, conducts a roadshow in preparation for the upcoming Assembly elections in Jammu and Kashmir, India, on September 4, 2024. Mendhar votes in the second phase of the elections on September 25.

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#11548618

5 September 2024

Supporters of Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah shout slogans after Omar files his nomination papers for the upcoming assembly elections in Budgam district, west of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on September 5, 2024.

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#11548619

5 September 2024

Supporters of Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah shout slogans after Omar files his nomination papers for the upcoming assembly elections in Budgam district, west of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on September 5, 2024.

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5 September 2024

Supporters of Former Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference (NC) Vice President Omar Abdullah shout slogans after Omar files his nomination papers for the upcoming assembly elections in Budgam district, west of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on September 5, 2024.

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