Election Commission reviews applications of 15 new political parties
Summary
The Election Commission is reviewing registrations for 15 new political parties, with increased youth interest following the election announcement. Approval depends on meeting requirements including proper documentation and symbols.
Key Points
- The Election Commission is reviewing applications from 15 new political parties for registration.
- 10 parties applied before the March 5, 2026 election announcement, and 5 after.
- Youth participation in party registration has increased following government changes and election announcement.
- Currently, Nepal has 124 registered parties, and the EC decides registrations within 45 days after receiving complete documents.
