Polls have opened in Nepal's first nationwide election since last year's Gen Z-led uprising ousted the government. The National Independent Party, founded in 2022, is considered the front-runner and is expected to challenge two long-dominant parties. The remaining 110 seats will be allocated through a proportional representation system. The election is seen as a three-way contest driven by voter frustration over corruption and demands for greater government accountability. The next government will face challenges including addressing corruption and managing ties with its powerful neighbors, India and China.