Nepal Election: Gen-Z Uprising Threatens Old Guard Dominance Days Before Vote

The national election on March 5, 2026, is poised to be a pivotal moment for Nepali politics. Balen Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) spearheads a "Gen-Z Uprising," directly challenging the decades-long dominance of the CPN-UML and Nepali Congress. This election is largely seen as a referendum on youth aspirations against the political establishment, with polls indicating significant momentum for RSP among first-time voters. The potential for a fragmented parliament is high, making post-election coalition negotiations complex and potentially volatile. Analysts are closely watching whether the RSP can translate its popular appeal into tangible electoral victories, possibly reshaping Nepal’s political landscape for years to come.

• Gen-Z Uprising led by Balen Shah's RSP threatens to upend traditional political strongholds in Nepal's March 5 election.