Political parties in election mode
Summary
Nepal's political parties, including new entrants like the Rastriya Swatantra Party and Ujyalo Nepal, are actively preparing for the upcoming elections scheduled for March 5, 2026, despite some uncertainties about the House of Representatives polls.
Key Points
- The government has set elections for March 5, 2026, prompting various political parties to start their preparations.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by Rabi Lamichhane, is highly active in election preparations following his release on bail.
- New political parties like Ujyalo Nepal and Shram Sanskriti Party are organizing and expanding their influence ahead of the elections.
- Established parties such as Nepali Congress and Nepali Communist Party are also recommending candidates and preparing for the elections, despite some internal challenges.