Mr Shah's biggest triumph over former prime minister KP Sharma Oli took place in his own constituency, Jhapa-5. Mr Shah received 68,348 votes, far surpassing Mr Oli, who garnered 18,734 votes, according to the results released by the Election Commission of Nepal. After years of seeing Nepal's politics being dominated by a triumvirate of parties, voters have finally rung the bell for change. A former mayor, Mr Shah earned his reputation by bringing down commercial and residential buildings that were built without proper permits. Still, Nepali voters have rung the bells for change as they look for change and stability.

Source: Bangkok Post March 10, 2026 18:51 UTC