When will Nepalis living overseas get voting rights?

In Nepal, the bill drafted to amend election-related laws includes a provision by the country's Election Commission, allowing Nepalis residing overseas to vote. The Supreme Court has also ordered the government to make legal arrangements for Nepalis living overseas to cast their votes in elections. Bikal Shrestha, who is involved in the field of election reforms, spoke to SBS Nepali about the possibilities and challenges to non-resident Nepalis getting voting rights.

Bikal Shrestha (L) says that while there are numerous challenges in getting voting rights for non-resident Nepalis, it is not entirely impossible. Credit: (L) SBS Nepali / Prayas Dulal, (R) AAP / Sipa USA / Abhishek Maharjan

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