Nepal to vote in first election since Gen Z-led protests toppled government - Reuters

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Millions of Nepalis are preparing to vote in the first parliamentary elections since a youth-led uprising in 2025 overthrew the previous government. Increased security measures are in place ahead of Thursday's polls, with a notable surge in first-time and young voters expected to play a decisive role.

Balendra Shah, a rapper-turned-politician, is rapidly gaining influence in Nepal's political landscape as the country heads into a major election. At 35, Shah has emerged as a prominent figure following a youth-led uprising in 2025 that ousted the previous government.

Nepal is preparing for a pivotal national election, the first since youth-led protests over corruption and inequality toppled former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli’s government in September. Three primary contenders have emerged: Balendra Shah, Gagan Thapa, and Khadga Prasad Oli.

Nepal is set to hold parliamentary elections this Thursday, just three years after its last national vote in 2022. The early elections follow a youth-led uprising in September 2025 that led to the collapse of the previous government and installation of an interim administration.

Nepal is set to hold parliamentary elections this Thursday, just three years after its last national vote in 2022. The early elections follow a youth-led uprising in September 2025 that led to the collapse of the previous government and installation of an interim administration.