KATHMANDU, MARCH 6: The first results from six constituencies in Nepal’s House of Representatives (HoR) elections are shaping a clear early picture: voters are delivering a mixed mandate, with the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) emerging as the early frontrunner.
According to the Election Commission, the RSP has claimed victories in three constituencies, while the Nepali Congress (NC) has won in two, and the Nepali Communist Party (NCP) secured one. The CPN-UML, a major political force, has yet to register a win in the declared constituencies.
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In Kathmandu, the RSP’s momentum is evident. Shishir Khanal won in Kathmandu–6, Birajbhakta Shrestha in Kathmandu–8, and Ranju Neupane in Kathmandu–1. Party supporters celebrated the wins, highlighting the appeal of the RSP’s fresh faces and reformist agenda in urban constituencies.
The Nc celebrated victories in the Himalayan districts, with Yogesh Gauchan Thakali winning in Mustang and Tek Bahadur Gurung in Manang, reflecting the party’s enduring influence in rural strongholds.
Meanwhile, NCP Coordinator and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal secured a win in Rukum (East), consolidating his support in areas historically associated with the Maoist movement.
The Election Commission (EC) said that vote counting is still underway in other constituencies, and the overall picture will become clearer as more results are announced. Early trends suggest a dynamic election season, with voters largely rewarding new entrants, signaling potential shifts in Nepal’s political landscape.
