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Nepals first nationwide election since a youth-led uprising in September 2025 saw peaceful voting across the country, with results expected by Friday. The Himalayan nation of 30 million is eagerly awaiting the outcome to choose a new leader after the unrest that claimed at least 77 lives. Voters expressed high hopes, inspired by the protests that demanded change. The top three prime minister hopefuls—K P Sharma Oli, Balendra Shah, and Gagan Thapa—ran in the farming plains south of Kathmandu. The new government faces challenges such as fighting corruption and managing relations with India and China. No party is expected to secure a clear majority.

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