Nepal expands voter base, 16 & 17-year-olds can now register to vote
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Published: Sep 26, 2025, 19:06 IST | Updated: Sep 26, 2025, 19:06 IST
Major Political Reforms in Nepal: Voting Age Lowered to 16, New Rights for Citizens Abroad
In a landmark address, Nepal's interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki announced sweeping electoral reforms aimed at increasing youth participation in politics. The most significant change is the reduction of the voting age from 18 to 16, a direct response to the "Gen-Z" movement that toppled the previous government.
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