Thursday, March 5th, 2026

EC reports 5.47% voter turnout by 10 AM nationwide



KATHMANDU: According to the Election Commission (EC) Nepal, 5.47 percent of registered voters had cast their ballots by 10 AM on Thursday during the House of Representatives election. Voting began at 7 AM across the country.

Out of a total 18,930,689 registered voters, 1,033,120 had voted by 10 AM, the commission stated.

The Election Commission also reported that, except for isolated incidents, no major untoward events occurred in the 165 constituencies nationwide.

By province, Gandaki Province recorded the highest turnout at 9.23 percent, while Koshi Province had the lowest at 3.53 percent.

Publish Date : 05 March 2026 10:35 AM

Gagan Thapa reaches Sarlahi-4 after casting vote in Kathmandu-4

KATHMANDU: Nepali Congress General Secretary Gagan Kumar Thapa has reached

Balen Shah in the spotlight as helicopter en route to Jhapa returns mid-flight

KATHMANDU: Senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, Balen Shah,

Peaceful and enthusiastic voting underway in Jhapa

JHAPA: Voting is proceeding peacefully and with enthusiasm in Jhapa,

Around 18% voting recorded nationwide by noon

KATHMANDU: The Election Commission reported that approximately 18 percent of

105-year-old Chandra Bahadur Khadka votes in Budhanilkantha

KATHMANDU: Chandra Bahadur Khadka, 105, cast his ballot Thursday at