Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is leading in 70 constituencies in early vote counting, with its candidate Ranju Neupane winning the parliamentary seat from Kathmandu-1.
The party, often described as Gen Z-backed, has widened its lead over CPN-UML chairman and former prime minister KP Sharma Oli in Jhapa-5.
Preliminary estimates suggest a 60% voter turnout, with strong participation from Gen Z voters adding 'unprecedented' energy to the polls.
The election, held months after the Gen Z-led protests that raised questions about the government's credibility, was largely peaceful across the country.
