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Nepal's Vote Count Drags: Manual Ballots, Weather, Disputes Blamed for Delays

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News18•09-03-2026, 18:45

Nepal's Vote Count Drags: Manual Ballots, Weather, Disputes Blamed for Delays

•Nepal's general election vote counting, started March 5, faces delays due to manual ballot processing and complex vetting.
•Election Commission officials cite bad weather hindering ballot transport and disputes among party representatives as key factors.
•Voters cast two ballots for 275 House of Representatives seats (165 FPTP, 110 PR); 60% turnout from 18.9 million eligible.
•Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leads in proportional representation, projected to secure a majority with 164 seats.
•Balendra Shah is expected to become Nepal's first Madhesi and youngest Prime Minister.

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