Kathmandu, Feb. 24 -- The youth uprising in September has significantly altered Nepal's political calendar. The House of Representatives elections, expected for November-December 2027, have been brought forward by nearly two years and are now set for March 5.

As voting day approaches, the mood on the ground feels markedly different from that in previous elections. In past campaigns, candidates would visit households, present their agendas and seek voters' support. This time, however, the dynamic has shifted.

Across many constituencies, leaders going door to door are finding themselves less in the role of speakers and more in the role of respondents, confronted with pointed questions from voters. The electorate appears more assertive and...