A total of 120 parties seek to contest March 5 elections
Summary
A record 120 political parties have applied to contest the midterm House of Representatives elections in Nepal scheduled for March 5, reflecting democratic vibrancy but also raising concerns about political stability.
Key Points
- A record total of 120 political parties have applied to contest the midterm elections for the House of Representatives on March 5.
- All 14 parties that held seats in the dissolved lower house are participating, with many new parties emerging after recent protests.
- New parties often lack strong political ideologies but appeal to voters through short-term programs and youth leadership.
- Political analysts express concerns about potential political instability due to the high number of parties, though some believe coalition politics can still yield stable governments.
