RSP extends lead in proportional votes, dominates FPTP seats

Summary

The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is leading in both proportional votes and first-past-the-post seats in Nepal's 2026 general elections, signaling a shift in political power.

Key Points
  • The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leads with 57.2 percent of proportional votes in the 2026 general elections.
  • RSP has won 25 FPTP seats and leads in 93 constituencies, indicating major gains.
  • The Nepali Congress holds second place with 17 percent proportional votes and five FPTP seats.
  • The CPN-UML, Nepali Communist Party, and Rastriya Prajatantra Party have lower vote shares and fewer or no FPTP seats.
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