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Analysts say young voters could decide election outcomes
Experts say youth voters are capable of evaluating candidates’ competence, assessing suitability for future leadership, and choosing candidates based on merit rather than party loyalty. Focusing specifically on the 18–25 age group, which makes up roughly 7% of the electorate, analysts highlight that this segment is particularly dynamic and could influence outcomes disproportionately.
Feb 22, 2026
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Nepal–India border points to remain closed from March...
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Dadeldhura awaiting Deuba
Dadeldhura awaiting Deuba
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Gagan faces tough challenges in Sarlahi 4
Gagan faces tough challenges in Sarlahi 4
Stationed in Sarlahi, Thapa is focused on campaign outreach. He has been urging voters to walk with him during the campaign and allow him to carry their issues after the election. For Thapa, who shifted from Kathmandu 4 to Sarlahi 4, the contest is far from easy. Amar Kumar Singh, who has been...
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Elections 11 days away: Voter Education continues in over 6,000 wards
Elections 11 days away: Voter Education continues in over 6,...
The commission has been implementing the approved voter education program to inform citizens about the importance of voting rights and the voting process. According to the commission, from February 15 to March 1, one voter education volunteer has been deployed in each of the 6,743 wards of 753 local...
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Central Security Committee urges heightened vigilance after Rautahat unrest
Central Security Committee urges heightened vigilance after...
The Central Security Committee has called for heightened security vigilance following recent communal unrest in Rautahat and directed authorities to take action against those responsible.
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Tensions grip Gaur; Madhav Nepal calls for restraint as violence continues despite curfew
Tensions grip Gaur; Madhav Nepal calls for restraint as viol...
Madhav Kumar Nepal, co-coordinator of the Nepali Communist Party and candidate from Rautahat Constituency No. 1, has expressed serious concern over the recent communal tensions in Gaur Municipality, urging all sides to exercise restraint.
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Two more arrested in Dang for allegedly burning UML flag
Two more arrested in Dang for allegedly burning UML flag
The UML, condemning the act, has demanded legal action against those involved in the incident.
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Shift in poll publicity campaign: Doorstep visits and digital platforms use on focus
Shift in poll publicity campaign: Doorstep visits and digita...
Unlike previous elections with large posters and banners on walls and big election rallies, this time candidates have adopted a practice of reaching out to voters with door-to-door visits and small programmes.
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20,000 election campaign materials removed for violating code of conduct
20,000 election campaign materials removed for violating cod...
“Materials put up in violation of the rules will be removed immediately. If there is non-compliance, necessary action will be taken against the concerned candidates and parties,” he said. “We are committed to strictly enforcing the code of conduct to ensure a clean, dignified, and...
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Former Mayor Singh joins NC, President Thapa welcomes
Former Mayor Singh joins NC, President Thapa welcomes
In recent months, the NC appears to have intensified efforts to expand its organization in Sarlahi by inducting influential leaders from other parties.
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Ballot papers with election materials transported to three provinces: EC
Ballot papers with election materials transported to three p...
As per the official information, the EC has so far delivered the ballot papers to the Sudurpaschim, Karnali and Koshi provinces.
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Dalit in election manifestos: Repeated slogans, elusive actions
Dalit in election manifestos: Repeated slogans, elusive acti...
With the country all set to hold the election, almost all political parties have included the Dalit issues in their manifestos.
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