RSP poised to secure two-thirds majority

Summary

The Rastriya Swatantra Party is on track to secure nearly two-thirds majority in Nepal's House of Representatives by winning 125 direct seats and an estimated 61 through proportional representation.

Key Points
  • Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is leading in 18 seats and has won 107 direct election seats.
  • RSP is expected to secure around 61 seats through proportional representation based on over 1.4 million votes.
  • With combined direct and proportional representation seats, RSP could have nearly two-thirds of the 275-member House of Representatives.
  • A two-thirds majority is crucial for constitutional amendments and impeachment decisions in Nepal's House of Representatives.
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