Nepal Elections 2026: When will results be announced?

Ram Prasad Bhandari, the chief election commissioner, said he expects voter turnout of above 65% and that he is committed to finish counting by March 9.

Nepal is witnessing a landmark general election, with more than 18.9 million voters expected to cast their ballots to elect members to the 275-seat House of Representatives (HoR).

This is the first general election in Nepal since youth-led protests on September 8 and 9 forced the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and triggered the dissolution of Parliament.

Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari said the EC anticipates a higher voter turnout and a decline in invalid ballots due to enhanced voter education initiatives. He also appealed for cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure the smooth conduct of the polls.

More than ⁠300,000 security personnel, including the military, has been deployed to ensure peaceful voting in the more than 23,000 pooling booths across Nepal, officials told news agency Reuters.

As of 12 pm, polling remained peaceful across parts of the country, with minor incidents in a very few places, Election Commissioner Sagun Shumsher Rana was quoted by the Kathmandu Post.

Nepal Police confirmed that apart from minor disagreements at a few locations, no serious problems had occurred, news agency PTI reported. Moreover, police spokesperson Abi Narayan Kafle said, “Some jostling is expected during elections, but no major issues have arisen. We are ensuring that the voting process remains peaceful throughout the day.”

The polling began at 7 AM on Thursday, and is likely to conclude by 5 pm on the same day. The counting will start immediately after the ballot boxes are collected, according to the country’s Election Commission.

The campaign period officially ended at midnight on March 2.

Ram Prasad Bhandari, the chief election commissioner, said he expects voter turnout of above 65% and that he is committed to finish counting by March 9, 2026, BBC reported.

The results of elections are expected over the weekend, AP report stated.

Of the 275 seats in the Nepal House of Representatives, decisions for 165 will be taken through direct voting, while 110 will be allocated under the proportional representation system, the report stated. Under this system, political parties nominate lawmakers based on their share of thevote, the report stated.

About 3,406 candidates are contesting under the direct voting system, and 3,135 candidates are vying for seats under proportional representation, according to the Nepal Election Commission.

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Nepal is witnessing a landmark general election, with more than 18.9 million voters expected to cast their ballots to elect members to the 275-seat House of Representatives (HoR).

This is the first general election in Nepal since youth-led protests on September 8 and 9 forced the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli and triggered the dissolution of Parliament.

Acting Chief Election Commissioner Ram Prasad Bhandari said the EC anticipates a higher voter turnout and a decline in invalid ballots due to enhanced voter education initiatives. He also appealed for cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure the smooth conduct of the polls.

More than ⁠300,000 security personnel, including the military, has been deployed to ensure peaceful voting in the more than 23,000 pooling booths across Nepal, officials told news agency Reuters.

As of 12 pm, polling remained peaceful across parts of the country, with minor incidents in a very few places, Election Commissioner Sagun Shumsher Rana was quoted by the Kathmandu Post.

Nepal Police confirmed that apart from minor disagreements at a few locations, no serious problems had occurred, news agency PTI reported. Moreover, police spokesperson Abi Narayan Kafle said, “Some jostling is expected during elections, but no major issues have arisen. We are ensuring that the voting process remains peaceful throughout the day.”

The polling began at 7 AM on Thursday, and is likely to conclude by 5 pm on the same day. The counting will start immediately after the ballot boxes are collected, according to the country’s Election Commission.

The campaign period officially ended at midnight on March 2.

Ram Prasad Bhandari, the chief election commissioner, said he expects voter turnout of above 65% and that he is committed to finish counting by March 9, 2026, BBC reported.

The results of elections are expected over the weekend, AP report stated.

Of the 275 seats in the Nepal House of Representatives, decisions for 165 will be taken through direct voting, while 110 will be allocated under the proportional representation system, the report stated. Under this system, political parties nominate lawmakers based on their share of thevote, the report stated.

About 3,406 candidates are contesting under the direct voting system, and 3,135 candidates are vying for seats under proportional representation, according to the Nepal Election Commission.