Nepal votes for new president today, results expected by evening

Nepal Elects New President Amid Political Uncertainty

The president is largely a figurehead with little political power, but there has been considerable political turmoil around the selection.

Nepal elects new president amid split in the governing coalition

Nepali Congress leader Ram Chandra Paudel elected third president since the country was declared a republic in 2008.

Nepal elects new president amid political uncertainty

Politicians in Nepal have elected a new president.

Nepal elects new president amid political uncertainty

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Nepal elects new president amid political uncertainty

The election has triggered feuds among partners in the ruling alliance. Nepal sees frequent changes in government and has 8 in the past 10 years.

Nepal elects new president amid political uncertainty

It is only the third time a new president is being elected since the country abolished a centuries-old monarchy and became a republic.