Nepal's Vote Count Drags: Manual Ballots, Weather, Disputes Blamed for Delays
Nepal's Vote Count Drags: Manual Ballots, Weather, Disputes Blamed for Delays
- •Nepal's general election vote counting, started March 5, faces delays due to manual ballot processing and complex vetting.
- •Election Commission officials cite bad weather hindering ballot transport and disputes among party representatives as key factors.
- •Voters cast two ballots for 275 House of Representatives seats (165 FPTP, 110 PR); 60% turnout from 18.9 million eligible.
- •Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leads in proportional representation, projected to secure a majority with 164 seats.
- •Balendra Shah is expected to become Nepal's first Madhesi and youngest Prime Minister.
