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 recent parliamentary elections resulted in a historic victory for Balendra Shah's centrist Rastriya Swatantra Party, driven by widespread youth protests and discontent with traditional parties. Early results show a likely majority, marking a major political shift amid ongoing tensions and calls for reform.
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.