Kathmandu, Oct. 19 -- Barely six weeks after the September 8-9 Gen Z protests that toppled the government, the once-unified youth movement now appears divided as the country prepares for fresh elections.

The interim government led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki-formed in the aftermath of the protests-has announced that national elections will be held on March 5, 2026. Major political parties such as the Nepali Congress and the CPN (Maoist Centre) have confirmed their participation, while the CPN-UML, though sharply critical of the government, has yet to officially declare an election boycott.

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