Millions vote in first ballot since Gen Z uprising for change
BBC • • general
Key Points:
- Millions of Nepalis voted in the first general election since violent youth-led protests last September that toppled the government, with corruption, economic stagnation, and inequality as key issues.
- The election pits established politicians, including former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, against a new generation appealing to Gen Z voters seeking change, with results expected next week due to Nepal's challenging terrain and manual vote counting.
- Nearly 19 million registered voters participated, including around one million first-timers, with a 60% turnout and largely peaceful voting under heavy security.
- Balen Shah, a former rapper and ex-Kathmandu mayor representing the Rastriya Swatantra Party, is a prominent young candidate challenging traditional parties, symbolizing potential
