Counting began across Nepal on Friday in a high-stakes parliamentary election that could reshape the country’s political landscape just months after a dramatic youth-led uprising toppled the government. Millions of voters cast their ballots on Thursday in what many see as a defining moment for the Himalayan republic.
The election comes six months after nationwide protests led largely by Generation Z demonstrators forced then prime minister KP Sharma Oli to resign. The demonstrations, initially sparked by anger over a temporary social media ban and allegations of corruption, quickly escalated into violent clashes with security forces. At least 77 people were killed and government buildings across the country were set ablaze during the unrest.
