Nepal's election commission says 120 political parties want to compete in the lower house race that's happening next year. The commission verified applications from groups trying to grab seats in the 275-member House of Representatives, and about a third of these parties are brand-new to the game.
KP Sharma Oli quit as prime minister after protests turned deadly in Kathmandu, and the whole country's political setup is getting reshuffled through these elections. Officials expect the final party count might shift a bit after they finish checking everything, but the numbers should lock in within the week.
KP Sharma Oli quit as prime minister after protests turned deadly in Kathmandu, and the whole country's political setup is getting reshuffled through these elections. Officials expect the final party count might shift a bit after they finish checking everything, but the numbers should lock in within the week.
