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Latest updates in politics from Neelopatra.

Balen Shah Takes Oath as Prime Minister of Nepal

Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah has officially taken oath as Nepal’s Prime Minister, marking a significant shift in the country’s political landscape.

Gagan Thapa resigns as Nepali Congress president after election defeat

Nepali Congress President Gagan Thapa submits his resignation after losing his seat in the March 5 general elections, in which NC won only 38 of 275 seats.

UML weighs young MP Suhang Nembang for parliamentary party leader

After UML's historic defeat in the 2026 elections, 36-year-old Suhang Nembang — one of only nine FPTP winners — is being considered for parliamentary party leader.

New government formation process begins after election report submitted to President

With the election results report submitted to the President, Nepal moves toward forming a new government led by the Rastriya Swatantra Party, which won 182 seats.

Former PM Oli, top officials held accountable in Gen Z protest crackdown

A probe commission recommends criminal investigation against former PM KP Sharma Oli, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, and IGP Chandra Kuber Khapung over the September 8 Gen Z protest crackdown.

Nationwide Voting Begins for Nepal's Parliamentary Elections

Voting has started across Nepal to elect new leadership for the next five years amid strong public participation.