The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is dominating the elections in Nepal, excelling in both the First-Past-the-Post (FPTP) and proportional representation systems. With over 56% of the votes counted, the RSP could potentially secure a significant majority in the 275-member House of Representatives if current trends persist. This unprecedented performance under the proportional representation system marks a milestone in Nepal’s political landscape.
In the recent elections, the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) (CPN-UML) led by K.P. Sharma Oli garnered the highest number of votes, with 30.69% of the total valid votes. The Nepali Congress follows as a distant second with just over 16% of the votes. The RSP, CPN-UML, Rastriya Prajatantra Party, and Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre) are also key players in the election results under the proportional system.
Under the FPTP system, the RSP, under the leadership of Rabi Lamichhane and prime ministerial candidate Balen Shah, has already secured victories in 36 out of 165 constituencies and is leading in an additional 83 seats. Notably, Lamichhane has won in Chitwan-2, while Shah is ahead in Jhapa-3, a stronghold of former Prime Minister Oli. The Election Commission of Nepal continues to release updated vote tallies, reflecting the evolving electoral landscape.
