RSP leads in 93 constituencies in latest count
Nepal’s 2026 parliamentary election results are throwing up a major shift in the political landscape, with rapper turned politician Balendra Shah emerging as the most prominent face of the ongoing count. In the latest round of vote tallying, Shah’s Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) was leading in 93 constituencies, according to updates shared during the live counting process.
The numbers indicate RSP has widened its advantage over the party led by former prime minister KP Sharma Oli. The developing trends point to a strong nationwide performance for RSP as counting continues across seats.
Big upset in former PM’s own constituency
One of the most closely watched battles has been in the constituency of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli. Election updates show Oli trailing, with Balendra Shah’s campaign delivering an upset in the seat identified as Oli’s own constituency.
The result in this constituency has drawn attention because it involves a national leader facing a challenge at home, alongside the rise of a newer political force spearheaded by Shah.
Counting continues, official results awaited
The election commission’s counting process is still underway, and leads can change as more rounds are completed. However, the scale of RSP’s current advantage, with leads reported in 93 constituencies, has placed the party in a commanding position in the race for parliamentary seats.
Reports tracking the live count describe the trend as moving towards a landslide for RSP, based on the constituencies where it is currently ahead. Final outcomes will depend on the completion of counting and formal declarations for each constituency.
Who is Balendra Shah
Balendra Shah is widely known as a rapper who entered politics and has built a public profile beyond entertainment. His prominence in this election cycle has turned him into a key figure in the national conversation as results unfold.
The latest counting trends underline how quickly Shah’s political rise has translated into electoral momentum for the Rastriya Swatantra Party.
What the latest trends signal
With RSP holding leads in a large number of constituencies and KP Sharma Oli’s party trailing behind in the current count, Nepal’s parliamentary contest is shaping up as a breakthrough moment for Shah and his party.
Election authorities are expected to continue releasing updates as counting proceeds, with seat wise confirmations to follow once the process is completed.