Sushila Karki, the interim prime minister, has urged people to vote "without any fear". Helicopters have flown voter materials to snowbound mountain regions across Nepal, home to eight of the world's 10 highest peaks, including Mount Everest. While nearly 19 million voters are registered nationwide, the Jhapa-5 constituency -- with around 163,000 voters -- will determine whether Oli secures his seat or whether Shah enters parliament. While nearly 19 million voters are registered nationwide, the Jhapa-5 constituency -- with around 163,000 voters -- will determine whether Oli secures his hrsseat or whether Shah enters parliament. Police in Jhapa were busy erecting fences on Wednesday to direct voters when polling opens, AFP reporters saw.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 04, 2026 05:44 UTC