Prime Minister Narendra Modi. File
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday (March 7, 2026) congratulated the individuals and Government of Nepal for the successful conduct of elections and mentioned the historic milestone is a proud second in Nepal’s democratic journey.
PM Modi additionally mentioned that as a detailed buddy and neighbour, India stays steadfast in its dedication to working carefully with the individuals of Nepal and its new authorities to scale new heights of shared peace, progress and prosperity.
“I warmly congratulate the people and government of Nepal on the successful and peaceful conduct of elections. It is heartening to see my Nepali sisters and brothers exercise their democratic rights so vibrantly. This historic milestone is a proud moment in Nepal’s democratic journey,” PM Modi mentioned in a publish on X.
Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) was on Saturday (March 7, 2026) heading in the 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 fashioned 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 keeping with the Election Commission 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 the direction of a clear sweep of the province.
Published – March 07, 2026 07:15 pm IST
