Everything you need to know about Nepal’s election history
Summary
Nepal's electoral history since 1948 has seen multiple parliamentary and constituent assembly elections, reflecting its evolving democratic landscape and political pluralism.
Key Points
- Nepal's electoral history began with the Nepal Government Act of 1948 and the first general election in 1959.
- Following the restoration of multiparty democracy in 1990, Nepal has held seven parliamentary and two Constituent Assembly elections.
- The 2022 general election resulted in a hung parliament, with the Nepali Congress as the largest party but no outright majority.
- The 2017 election marked the first under the 2015 Constitution, leading to a merger forming Nepal Communist Party and KP Sharma Oli becoming Prime Minister.
