Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (March 7, 2026) congratulated the individuals and Authorities of Nepal for the profitable conduct of elections and mentioned the historic milestone is a proud second in Nepal’s democratic journey.
PM Modi additionally mentioned that as an in depth good friend and neighbour, India stays steadfast in its dedication to working intently with the individuals of Nepal and its new authorities to scale new heights of shared peace, progress and prosperity.
“I warmly congratulate the individuals and authorities of Nepal on the profitable and peaceable conduct of elections. It’s heartening to see my Nepali sisters and brothers train their democratic rights so vibrantly. This historic milestone is a proud second in Nepal’s democratic journey,” PM Modi mentioned in a put up on X.
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Celebration (RSP) was on Saturday (March 7, 2026) heading in direction of a landslide victory in Nepal’s first normal elections for the reason that violent Gen Z protests final 12 months, shattering the dominance of the established political events.
The RSP, which was shaped in 2022 by Ravi Lamichhane, has gained 39 of the 50 seats declared to date, together with a clear sweep within the 10 constituencies of Kathmandu district, and is main in 80 others, in accordance with the Election Fee of Nepal.
The RSP, which has projected Balendra Shah as its Prime Ministerial candidate and organised its first election marketing campaign at Janakpur in Madhesh, is heading in direction of a clear sweep of the province.
Printed – March 07, 2026 07:15 pm IST