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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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#13220187

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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#13220188

20 January 2026

Kamal Thapa, a right-wing pro-monarchy leader from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), receives the certificate of confirmation after filing his nomination 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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#13220183

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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#13220184

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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#13220185

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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#13220189

20 January 2026

Former Nepali Home and Foreign Minister, Kamal Thapa, a right-wing pro-monarchy leader from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), poses for a photo after filing his nomination 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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#13220190

20 January 2026

Former Nepali Home and Foreign Minister, Kamal Thapa, a right-wing pro-monarchy leader from the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP), poses for a photo with the certificate after filing his nomination 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 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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#13185044

12 January 2026

Nepali pro-monarchists take part in a rally marking the birth anniversary of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. Supporters gather to commemorate Shah's role in the unification of Nepal and to voice calls linked to the restoration of the monarchy.

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#13185045

12 January 2026

Nepali pro-monarchists take part in a rally marking the birth anniversary of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. Supporters gather to commemorate Shah's role in the unification of Nepal and to voice calls linked to the restoration of the monarchy.

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#13185046

12 January 2026

Nepali pro-monarchists take part in a rally marking the birth anniversary of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. Supporters gather to commemorate Shah's role in the unification of Nepal and to voice calls linked to the restoration of the monarchy.

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#13185047

12 January 2026

Nepali pro-monarchists take part in a rally marking the birth anniversary of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. Supporters gather to commemorate Shah's role in the unification of Nepal and to voice calls linked to the restoration of the monarchy.

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#13185048

12 January 2026

Nepali pro-monarchists take part in a rally marking the birth anniversary of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. Supporters gather to commemorate Shah's role in the unification of Nepal and to voice calls linked to the restoration of the monarchy.

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#13185049

12 January 2026

Nepali pro-monarchists take part in a rally marking the birth anniversary of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. Supporters gather to commemorate Shah's role in the unification of Nepal and to voice calls linked to the restoration of the monarchy.

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#13185050

12 January 2026

Nepali pro-monarchists take part in a rally marking the birth anniversary of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. Supporters gather to commemorate Shah's role in the unification of Nepal and to voice calls linked to the restoration of the monarchy.

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#13185051

12 January 2026

Nepali pro-monarchists take part in a rally marking the birth anniversary of nation-builder Prithivi Narayan Shah, observed as National Unity Day, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on January 11, 2026. Supporters gather to commemorate Shah's role in the unification of Nepal and to voice calls linked to the restoration of the monarchy.

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