The septuagenarian leader now leads an alliance of several leftist groups under the banner of the Nepali Communist Party. The Maoists promised many things, but in reality, the people of Nepal only witnessed high-level corruption in public life inspired by the newfound political system. At least one mainstream political outfit named Rastriya Prajatantra Party (National Democratic Party) has raised a voice for bringing back the constitutional monarchy and restoring Nepal’s political status of a Sanatani Hindu Rashtra. Regarding the process of vote/ballot counting, the election authority assured that the outcome will be declared as early as possible. Only a system and structure suited to Nepal’s geography and the nature of its society can yield sustainable and positive results, asserted Shah.

Source: The Hindu March 05, 2026 18:48 UTC