Introduction
Elections mark crucial milestones in Nepal's political evolution, transitioning the nation through democratic movements, constitutional assemblies, and federal restructuring. Key election dates are frequently tested in Loksewa examinations.
Main Content
| Election Name | Date (B.S.) |
|---|---|
| Kathmandu Municipality Election | 2004 Jestha 29 |
| House of Representatives Election (First General Election in History) | 2015 Phalgun 7 - Chaitra 28 (Results declared: 2016 Baisakh 28) |
| National Referendum (Janamat Sangraha) | 2037 Baisakh 20 |
| House of Representatives Election (First after restoration of democracy) | 2048 Baisakh 29 |
| House of Representatives Election (Mid-term) | 2051 Kartik 29 |
| Local Body Election | 2054 Baisakh and Jestha |
| House of Representatives Election | 2056 Baisakh 20 and Jestha 3 |
| First Constituent Assembly Election | 2064 Chaitra 28 |
| Second Constituent Assembly Election | 2070 Mangsir 4 |
| Local Level Election (Phase 1 and Phase 2) | 2074 Baisakh 31 and Ashadh 14 |
| Local Level Election (Phase 3) | 2074 Ashwin 2 |
| House of Representatives & Provincial Assembly Election - Phase 1 (First under federal structure) | 2074 Mangsir 10 |
| House of Representatives & Provincial Assembly Election - Phase 2 | 2074 Mangsir 21 |
| National Assembly Election | 2074 Magh 24 |
| Presidential Election | 2074 Phalgun 29 |
| Vice-Presidential Election | 2074 Chaitra 9 |
| National Assembly Election | 2076 Magh 9 |
Key Takeaways
- The historic first general election for the House of Representatives was held from 2015 Phalgun 7 to Chaitra 28.
- The National Referendum was held on 2037 Baisakh 20 B.S.
- The First Constituent Assembly election took place on 2064 Chaitra 28 B.S.
- The first federal House of Representatives and Provincial Assembly elections after the 2015 constitution were held in two phases on 2074 Mangsir 10 and Mangsir 21 B.S.
What to Avoid
- Do not confuse the date of the First Constituent Assembly Election (2064 Chaitra 28) with the Second Constituent Assembly Election (2070 Mangsir 4).
- Do not mistake the Kathmandu Municipality Election date (2004 Jestha 29) for a general parliamentary election.
- Do not mix up the phases of the 2074 federal parliamentary elections (Phase 1: Mangsir 10, Phase 2: Mangsir 21).
FAQ
Q1: When was Nepal's first general election held? It was held from 2015 Phalgun 7 to Chaitra 28 B.S. (results announced 2016 Baisakh 28).
Q2: When was the National Referendum (Janamat Sangraha) conducted in Nepal? It was conducted on 2037 Baisakh 20 B.S.
Q3: What were the dates for the First and Second Constituent Assembly Elections? First Constituent Assembly: 2064 Chaitra 28 B.S.; Second Constituent Assembly: 2070 Mangsir 4 B.S.
Q4: When were the first federal level parliamentary elections held under the new federal structure? They were held in two phases on 2074 Mangsir 10 and 2074 Mangsir 21 B.S.
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