PM Modi Congratulates Nepal as Rastriya Swatantra Party Leads Election Results

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Nepal's people and government on the successful and peaceful conduct of their general elections, calling it a historic milestone in Nepal's democratic journey. The elections marked the first since last year's Gen Z protests. Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), formed in 2022, is leading with a significant victory, winning 39 of 50 declared seats and leading in 80 others, including a clean sweep in Kathmandu and strong performance in Madhesh province. India reaffirmed its commitment to work closely with Nepal's new government for shared progress.