Nepal election 2026: Leaders call on voters to ensure success of poll
By Fan Wang
Published on March 3, 2026.
Nepalese leaders have urged voters to vote in the upcoming House of Representatives, a vote that will decide the country's future. Nearly 19 million people, including 800,000 first-time voters, are expected to participate in the vote. Interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki urged people to maintain peace and harmony throughout the election season. President Ram Chandra Poudel also emphasized the shared responsibility to make the election successful. Among those arrested ahead of the voting day is controversial political figure Durga Prasai, who has been arrested multiple times on various charges in the past two years.
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