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Why Nepal's elections matter to India and China 

Nimisha Jaiswal
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.

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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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