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Why Nepal's elections matter to India and China 

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March 4, 2026

After youth protests toppled Nepal's last government, the country is heading to the polls on March 5. The election is seen as a battle of Gen Z vs the old guard, but could also indicate which of Nepal's two large neighbors holds more sway there.

After anti-corruption youth protests toppled the last government in the Himalayan nation of Nepal, people there are voting in elections on March 5. While this contest is seen as a battle of Gen Z vs the old guard, the results could influence which of the country's two massive neighbors holds more sway there, as China and India battle for geopolitical dominance in the region.

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