Summary:
The Election Commission of Nepal has extended the deadline for voter registration until November 21, 2025, following multiple requests from Prime Minister Sushila Karki. Initially hesitant due to concerns about election schedule disruptions, the Commission agreed after seeing high enthusiasm and pressure at registration centers. New voters can register up to November 21, with registration services available for extended hours, including weekends.
Technical glitches delayed registration for some, but integration of the National ID data with the voter registration system has allowed online registration without biometric redundancy since November 13. As of November 14, over 257,000 new voters registered nationwide, with about 37,000 registering online in a single day. The total registered voters now number over 18.1 million, an increase from previous years.
The Commission is also processing applications for new political parties ahead of upcoming National Assembly elections scheduled for January 25, 2026, and parliamentary elections on March 5, 2026. Several new parties have applied, including those led by businessmen, lawmakers, and social activists.
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