Gagan Thapa tops Nepali politics again as NC chief (2026) and PM candidate, riding a youth-driven reform wave after the old guard fell. Born 1976.
Nepal’s parliamentary vote is taking place as youth-driven protests have challenged the long-standing political elite. Analysts say the Gen Z-led wave, alongside rising new parties, is pushing for anti-corruption reforms and job creation while veterans defend their legacies.
Nepal held a parliamentary election on March 5, 2026, following a year of youth-led protests that resulted in the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The vote aims to address political instability, corruption, and economic challenges, with young candidates promising reform. Results are pending, but the election marks a significant shift in Nepal's political landscape.