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Nepal prepares for polls, women candidates face online hate
As elections draw closer, social media is increasingly charged with hostility towards women candidates. With a wave of online backlash, the campaign for women extends far beyond advancing their political visions, a persistent struggle against targeted hate comments and gendered attacks.
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Nepal prepares for polls, women candidates face online hate
As elections draw closer, social media is increasingly charged with hostility towards women candidates. With a wave of online backlash, the campaign for women extends …
Bangladesh's new PM Tarique Rahman takes power
Rahman's win marks a remarkable turnaround for a man who only returned to Bangladesh in December after 17 years in exile in Britain, far from …
What’s inside RSP’s preliminary election pledge?
Rastriya Swatantra Party unveiled a preliminary “citizen agreement” ahead of general elections, pledging a five-year roadmap of governance, economic growth, jobs, infrastructure, and diaspora engagement, …
Bangladesh votes in landmark polls after deadly uprising
The 127 million voters will also decide in a referendum whether to endorse proposals for prime-ministerial term limits, a new upper house of parliament, stronger …
What’s inside Nepali Communist Party’s election manifesto?
With promises of 10% growth, 1.5 million jobs, Nijgadh airport, smart cities and universal drinking water, the NCP’s March 5 manifesto sets sweeping, time-bound targets—many …
What’s inside Janata Samajwadi’s election manifesto?
Constitutional overhaul, identity-based federalism and inclusion dominate the document, even as the party avoids reckoning with its governance record in Madhesh from 2017 to 2022.
Rhetoric hits doorstep, manifestos still missing
Door-to-door campaigns gather pace ahead of schedule, while written commitments remain missing despite clear provisions in the election code.
From voter registration to AI regulation, ballot design to absentee voting, Nepal’s electoral system is long overdue for reform.
Personalities and polarisation dominate Nepal’s electioneering
Since nomination day on January 20, Nepal’s election campaign has been marked by polarising rhetoric, personality-driven politics, and viral spectacle, even as declared prime ministerial …
NC-UML alliance sweeps all 18 contested NA seats, NC emerges largest party
The elections, held on January 25, were conducted through an indirect electoral college comprising provincial assembly members and local-level mayors, chairpersons and their deputies.
Damak clash rekindles concerns over political confrontation ahead of elections
Supporters of UML and RSP clashed in Jhapa-5 as rival groups gathered to file candidacies for the March 5 election, leaving a few supporters from …
Education Minister Pun steps down, files for independent candidacy from Myagdi
Following the series of ministerial resignations, the responsibilities of the education, youth and sports, and communications and information technology portfolios have been taken over by …
