The unrest killed at least 77 people and left parliament in flames. Nearly 19 million people have registered to vote, including 800,000 taking part for the first time. They will elect members to the 275-seat House of Representatives, the lower house, with 165 via a direct vote and 110 through proportional representation. Election Commission official Suman Ghimire told AFP the body was in its “final stage of election preparation.”Ghimire said support from other nations included neighboring China and India. “An election atmosphere is taking shape,” said Kritika Mishra, 23, a prospective voter in Nepal’s southern Sarlahi district.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 25, 2026 11:32 UTC