Nepal says election preparations on track for March 5

Workers sort materials at the Election Commission's office ahead of parliamentary elections in Kathmandu on January 28, 2026. Nepal's Election Commission said on January 28 it is ready to hold elections as planned, despite concerns that its unusually early-year timing could bring "challenging" conditions to high-altitude Himalayan regions. - AFP

KATHMANDU: Nepal's Election Commission said Wednesday (Jan 28) it is ready to hold elections as planned, despite concerns over weather conditions in high-altitude Himalayan regions when the vote takes place on March 5.

The poll follows deadly anti-corruption protests in September that toppled the previous government, prompting an accelerated election schedule and an unusual early-year date for voting.