KP Oli tops the news again as Nepal arrests ex-PM over protest crackdown. Nepali politician, former PM, long-time UML/CNP figure.
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.
As of March 22, 2026, Vietnam concluded its five-yearly parliamentary election with the Communist Party maintaining dominance and results expected by March 23. Thailand's Bhumjaithai Party, led by Anutin Charnvirakul, secured a parliamentary majority amid a court challenge over ballot secrecy. Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party, led by Balendra Shah, won a historic majority, positioning him as the likely youngest prime minister.
Nepal appointed rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah as prime minister after his party's landslide victory in March elections. Shah, 35, leads the Rastriya Swatantra Party, which secured a majority amid public frustration over corruption and instability. His rise marks a shift toward youth-led politics.
Nepal has detained former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak following investigations into last year's protests that resulted in 76 deaths. The arrests are part of efforts to address violence during the anti-corruption demonstrations, with authorities citing negligence and failure to prevent the crackdown.
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