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Follow Nepal's historic federal elections with us.
The Record We are an independent digital publication based in Kathmandu, Nepal. Our stories examine politics, the economy, society, and culture. We look into events both current and past, offering depth, analysis, and perspective. Explore our features, explainers, long reads, multimedia stories, and podcasts. There’s something here for everyone.
Features
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The dissolution of Parliament marks just the beginning of the political turmoil that might roil the country unless the Supreme Court rights the ship
Features
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Prominent posts tend to fall on the socially and politically more privileged Yadavs and Terai Brahmin-Chhetris
Features
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Narendra Modi and the BJP’s focus on Hindutva and capturing state power have engendered the current health crisis in India.
Perspectives
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Ensuring the code of conduct is followed, that candidacies are inclusive, and the expense ceiling is adhered to are as important as ensuring that elections are peaceful.
Explainers
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Features
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The PM creates chaos, and invites ridicule for dissolving parliament at a time when he should be focusing on the Covid-19 crisis
Features
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The nationwide local elections, held for the second time since Nepal went federal, concluded at 5pm with relatively free and fair voting, amid sporadic incidents of violence.
