Nepal Election Results 2026: RSP Leads Early Trends; Balendra Shah Eyes Prime Ministership

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RSP leads Nepal elections; Balendra Shah eyes PM post after Oli's ouster

RSP leader Balendra Shah (Reuters photo)

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CNBC TV18•06-03-2026, 11:59

RSP leads Nepal elections; Balendra Shah eyes PM post after Oli's ouster

•Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leads in 52 constituencies as vote counting for Nepal Election Results 2026 continues.
•RSP leader Balendra Shah, former Kathmandu mayor, is ahead in Jhapa-5, challenging ex-PM KP Sharma Oli.
•The election follows a youth-led uprising in September 2025 that forced KP Sharma Oli's resignation amid protests over corruption and economic issues.
•RSP founder Rabi Lamichhane is leading in Chitwan-2, while Nepali Congress and CPN-UML trail in early trends.
•The polls are seen as a contest between Nepal's established political leadership and a younger, reform-focused movement.

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