Rastriya Swatantra Party has unveiled its full, province-wise list of candidates for the House of Representatives election, fielding contenders in 164 constituencies across Nepal. Explore the complete district-by-district breakdown below.
Education, Science and Technology Minister Mahabir Pun has resigned from his position, a move confirmed by Finance Minister Rameshwor Khanal, who said Pun stepped down to focus on his social campaign.
Mayor Balen Shah has formally submitted his resignation letter, officially stepping down from his position at Kathmandu Metropolitan City.
Mayor Balen Shah has held back his resignation that was expected today, citing political and legal uncertainty as parties prepare for upcoming elections.
Mayor Balen Shah is expected to resign today, paving the way for Deputy Mayor Sunita Dangol to assume leadership and shifting national attention to a high-stakes parliamentary contest in Jhapa-5.
Senior Congress leader Sujata Koirala says leadership change inside Nepal’s Congress Party should not be seen as a split, calling it a normal democratic process and urging party unity.
Rabi Lamichhane has only filed a petition, not secured case withdrawal. Nepali law does not allow easy withdrawal of court cases, and the cooperative fraud case must be decided by fast-track courts, not political decisions.
Nepal’s Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal has said ministers in the current government are not permitted to show political bias, reaffirming the government’s commitment to neutral governance and timely elections.
The Gen-Z Movement Alliance has urged the Nepali Congress to ensure that its upcoming special convention becomes a starting point for institutional reform rather than a purely formal gathering.
The Nepali Communist Party has decided to formally announce its Central Committee on January 13, with an oath-taking ceremony to follow.