Nepal Elects New Leader After Uprising

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Adelaide News Today. Nepal held its first nationwide election since a youth-led uprising six months ago toppled the government. Voting stayed peaceful nationwide, with polls closing Thursday at 5 p.m. local time. The Himalayan Nation of 30 million now awaits results to pick a new leader after the September 2025 unrest that killed at least 77 people. Voting begins right after polls closed at most spots, and officials expect some winners by Friday. Full results might take a few days. Helicopters head off Friday morning to grab ballot boxes from remote snow-cover mountains, including areas near Mount Everest. Voters shared high hopes after casting ballots, inspired by the protests that torched buildings and demanded change. A 60-year-old retiree called it a long-awaited shift while first-time voters honored those who died. Elders in the east hoped for honest governance without corruption. All eyes turned to the farming plane south of Kathmandu, with a top three prime minister

1:02hopefuls ran. Former Marxist leader KP Sharma Ali. rapper turned Mayor Belindra Shah and Napali Congress head Gagan Dapa. This marks a change from pass-vote centered on the capital. The new government inherits tough tasks like fighting corruption and handling ties with neighbors India and China. Over 3,400 candidates buy for 165 direct seats in the lower house. Plus 110 by party lists. Analysts say no party will snack a clear majority. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably.