Kathmandu, Jan. 25 -- A total of 3,406 candidates have filed nominations nationwide for the March 5 House of Representatives elections. Of these, 2,263 are affiliated with political parties, while 1,143 are running as independents.

One of the main demands of the Gen Z movement in September was a generational shift in politics. Many voters are curious about the age groups parties have nominated. However, a look at the candidate lists shows that older candidates still dominate the political landscape.

At the same time, the electorate is largely young. According to the 2021 census, youths make up 42.5 percent of Nepal's population. The National Youth Policy 2015 defines youth as people aged 16-40. Out of the total population of 29,164,578,...