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Nepal Election 2082 Result Live: Rastriya Swatantra Party’s Manish Jha Leads By 11,813 Votes in Dhanusha 3, Madhesh as Vote Counting Underway

Nepal Election 2082 Result Live: Manish Jha of Rastriya Swatantra Party is currently leading in his constituency in Nepal’s Federal Parliament Election 2082, with vote counting still underway.

By: Nisha Srivastava
Last Updated: March 6, 2026 15:28:46 IST

Dhanusha 3, Madhesh Election 2082 Result Live:  The vote counting is in progress in Nepal after the country conducted its Federal Parliament Election 2082 (2026) on March 5. The election is of critical importance since it is the first election in the country after the youth-led protests in 2025, which led to the collapse of the former government. According to the election officials, close to 60% of the total electorate has exercised their right to vote in the election. However, it will take a few days to announce the final results since the votes are still being transported from the different regions.

The election will pave the way for the election of members to the 275-member House of Representatives in Nepal. Out of the total, 165 members are elected directly, while 110 are elected through proportional representation. In total, there are over 3,400 candidates in the fray from over 60 political parties and independent political groups in the country’s seven provinces.

Some of the major political parties in the race include the Nepali Congress, the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist), and the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre). At the same time, several newer political parties and independent candidates are gaining attention in early vote trends.

Madhesh Election 2082 Result

The House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections in Nepal, including Madhesh Province, were held on March 5, 2026 (Falgun 21, 2082 BS). Results are currently being tallied as of March 6, 2026. Initial counting shows the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) and the Janamat Party making significant gains in several constituencies across Madhesh.

Dhanusha 3 Election 2082 Result

In the ongoing Nepal Federal Parliament Election 2082 vote count, Manish Jha of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is currently leading by 11,813 votes with total 17,646 votes in Dhanusha 3 district. He holds a significant lead over his closest rival, Bimalendra Nidhi of the Nepali Congress, who has received 5,833 votes so far. Meanwhile, Juli Kumari Mahato (Mahaseth) from CPN-UML is trailing with 3,012 votes.  Counting is still underway. 

Rise of Gen Z and New Political Movements

One of the most notable things about the 2026 Nepal election is the increasing power of young voters. In the country, the 2025 protests led to demands for political change, political transparency, and better economic opportunities for young people.

There are new political groups that are attempting to break the long tradition of political parties. Some of the new political groups include the National Independent Party, which is led by Balendra Shah. The new political group has gained the attention of young voters due to its focus on education, healthcare, and fighting corruption.

The increasing power of young voters suggests that the political environment in Nepal may be changing, as young people show more interest in new political leaders.

Nepal Election 2026: What Happens Next?

Vote counting is continuing across different parts of the country, and the Election Commission of Nepal is expected to announce the final results for each constituency in the coming days. Ballots from several remote mountainous regions are still being transported to counting centres, which may delay the final tally.

The results of the election will determine who forms the next government and how Nepal addresses key issues such as economic recovery, political reforms, and foreign relations with neighbouring countries and global powers. Many political analysts believe the final outcome could reveal significant changes in Nepal’s political balance, especially if newer parties continue to perform strongly in the vote count.

Disclaimer: The winner name will be updated once the final results are announced.

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