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Nepalis cast votes in historic election, with over 19 million eligible voters choosing 275 members for the lower house of parliament. The mixed system includes first-past-the-post and proportional representation, with over 3,400 candidates running. Key battles include former Kathmandu mayor Balen Shah challenging ex-prime minister KP Sharma Oli, and urban seats in Kathmandu Valley showing city voters stance on coalitions. The election comes after deadly protests in 2025, with parties promising better governance and anti-corruption measures. Election officials aim to count direct seats within 24 hours, with proportional results in two or three more days.

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