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The rise of the red
After two nights and one day of vote counting, it looks like the Left Alliance will not only win an absolute majority, but could also secure a two-thirds
Shadow government
The main opposition party can show a leadership role in pushing new amendments that address the grievances of the marginalised while at the same time safeguarding national unity.
Election in instalments
Second phase of local elections will be held on 28 June but voting will take place in Province 2 only after the monsoon.
Bharatpur repoll condemned
The Election Commission sent an inquiry team, which interviewed eye witnesses, and it sent a second team which found out that only 90 ballot papers had been torn.
Women, Dalits in local polls
Across Nepal, there are many women – most from minority groups like Dalits – who are going to have a chance at governing.
Election fever
Excitement for local polls is building up across Nepal even as the constitution amendment bill looks unlikely to be endorsed
With or without
The common people in Birganj are not that concerned about the amendment. But they will not vote if there is fear of violence.