Amid Nepal’s dynamic political landscape, India’s Ministry of External Affairs has congratulated the nation on its Thursday parliamentary elections, lauding their peaceful execution despite modest participation.
Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal hailed the democratic fervor: ‘We congratulate PM Sushila Karki, the government, people, and stakeholders for conducting these polls successfully under extraordinary conditions.’ India’s logistical support fulfilled its pledge to aid Nepal’s stability.
Anticipating deeper collaboration, Jaiswal said New Delhi hopes to advance robust, multidimensional relations with the new government for mutual gains.
Preliminary reports from Acting CEC Ram Prasad Bhandari indicate 60 percent turnout, possibly the lowest post-1991, down slightly from 2022’s 61.41 percent. Full data aggregation continues, with immediate counting planned after secure ballot transport—including chopper evacuations from 15 districts.
Boasting 1.89 crore voters, 9.15 lakh newly registered (predominantly youth), the process engaged 23,112 stations. Contests included 3,406 FPTP hopefuls and 3,135 PR rivals.
These unscheduled polls, two years ahead, arose from September’s Gen-Z agitation toppling ex-PM Oli, leading to Karki’s interim government dissolving parliament and mandating quick elections.
Isolated boycotts protested governmental lapses in development, a concern Bhandari directed toward policymakers. As results unfold, Nepal’s polls reaffirm its democratic vitality, with India’s endorsement signaling enduring neighborhood solidarity.