KATHMANDU: Only 90 days remain until the election of members of the House of Representatives, scheduled for March 5, 2026. The Government of Nepal, the Election Commission, and other concerned bodies have continued to intensify election preparations.
Prime Minister Sushila Karki held an all-party discussion today with political parties and the Election Commission (EC), while the Commission has also called on political parties wishing to participate under the proportional electoral system to submit their applications.
Following the developments triggered by the Gen-Z movement on September 8 and 9, an interim government was formed under former Chief Justice Karki, after the House of Representatives was dissolved. One of the primary mandates of the current government is to conduct the election.
As of now, 120 political parties have applied to the Commission to participate in the election. Major parties and emerging forces, including CPN-UML, which has been demanding parliamentary restoration and an improved election environment, have submitted their applications.
Around 800,000 new voters have been added through the Commission’s voter list collection and updating process, and verification of these entries is ongoing.
The Election Commission has requested a budget of approximately Rs 7 billion, of which the Ministry of Finance has already secured Rs 5.96 billion. The integrated election security plan, prepared jointly by the government and the Commission, is now in effect.
Preparations such as the procurement of necessary materials, equipment, and the collection of applications from national and international observer organizations are underway. The ordinance regarding voting rights for Nepali voters abroad and inter-district voting is still pending a final decision.
Following the re-evaluation of polling stations and centers, preparations are underway to begin recruiting temporary police (election security personnel). Alongside these measures, the Commission is preparing voter education programs, information dissemination, press operations, and the operation of the call center.
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