Everything you need to know about the National Assembly and it’s post-election power balance
Summary
Eighteen new members elected to Nepal's National Assembly reshaped the upper house's power balance, with the Nepali Congress emerging as the largest party following alliance victories. The electoral college system and inclusivity mandates mark the Assembly's role in federal governance.
Key Points
- Eighteen new members were elected to Nepal’s National Assembly on January 25, reshaping the upper house.
- Nepali Congress emerged as the largest party with 25 seats, surpassing the Nepal Communist Party which now holds 18 seats.
- The National Assembly members are elected through an electoral college of provincial and local representatives across seven provinces.
- The Congress–UML alliance was decisive in the election, continuing under new Congress president Gagan Thapa’s leadership.
