US EditionPM Modi congratulates Nepal on successful polls as Balendra Shah’s party heads for landslide victory
Rastriya Swatantra Party, formed in 2022, leads with 59 seats and a majority in Nepal's 275-member House amid historic voter turnout post-Gen Z protests.
- On Saturday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi warmly congratulated the people and Government of Nepal on the successful and peaceful conduct of elections, calling it a historic milestone.
- Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party was on Saturday heading toward a landslide in Nepal's first general elections since last year's Gen Z protests, projecting Shah as its prime ministerial candidate and running its first campaign at Janakpur, Madhesh.
- In Jhapa-5, Balendra Shah secured 68,348 votes, defeating KP Sharma Oli, as the Election Commission announced results.
- The Election Commission of Nepal shows the RSP has won 59 FPTP seats and leads in 62 constituencies, exceeding the 138-seat majority in the 275-member House.
- Formed in 2022 by Ravi Lamichhane, the RSP has won 39 of 50 declared seats including a clean sweep in Kathmandu district, with leaders denying any premiership dispute.
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PM Modi Speaks with Balendra Shah and Lamichhane, Congratulates Them for Rastriya Swatantra Party's Resounding Success in Nepal Polls
Get latest articles and stories on World at LatestLY. Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday congratulated leaders of Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) on their electoral victory in the country's national polls and expressed confidence that the bilateral ties will scale new heights with joint endeavours of the leaders of the two countries. World News | PM Modi Speaks with Balendra Shah and Lamichhane, Congratulates Them for Rastriya Swatant…
PM Modi spoke by phone with Balendra Shah and Rabi Lamichhane, top leaders of the National Independent Party, which won the national elections in Nepal, and congratulated them. He extended his best wishes to the new government in Nepal and said that India is committed to working together for the prosperity, progress, and welfare of the people of both countries.
Modi congratulates new Nepal govt after 'successful & peaceful' polls, promises cooperation
PM asserted commitment to work with Nepal in establishing peace. Ex-rapper, Kathmandu mayor Balen Shah has confirmed his prime ministership as he makes his way to lower house of parliament.
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