Nepal is holding parliamentary elections Thursday, a year after a youth-led uprising forced out the government chosen in the last elections. Nearly 19 million people are registered to vote. That figure has risen by nearly 1 million since the last parliamentary election in 2022, as the uprising sparked greater interest in politics. Political parties have pledged to amplify the voices of younger voters, promising to tackle corruption and improve governance. Voters will directly elect 165 members to the House of Representatives, and the remaining 110 seats will be filled by proportional representation. Previous government have largely been coalitions, with two or more parties joining forces to secure a House majority.
