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The House of Representatives election of 5 March 2026 brought a major change in Nepal’s politics. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) won a clear majority and Balendra (Balen) Shah became Prime Minister. Questions like “Who is the current Finance Minister?” are very common in Lok Sewa, so save this who’s-who list.
Election Results 2026
| Party | Seats (out of 275) |
|---|---|
| Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) | 182 |
| Nepali Congress | 38 |
| CPN (UML) | 25 |
| Nepali Communist Party (NCP) | 17 |
| Shram Sanskriti Party | 7 |
| Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) | 5 |
- A two-thirds majority needs 184 seats, so RSP fell just 2 seats short.
- Balen Shah won from Jhapa-5, defeating former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
- The election followed the interim government led by Sushila Karki, Nepal’s first woman Prime Minister.
- Balen Shah took office as Prime Minister on 27 March 2026.
Remember: The House of Representatives has 275 members: 165 elected by first-past-the-post (FPTP) and 110 by proportional representation (PR).
Who’s Who: Heads of State and Constitutional Bodies
| President | Ram Chandra Paudel |
| Vice President | Ramsahay Prasad Yadav |
| Prime Minister | Balendra (Balen) Shah |
| Speaker, House of Representatives | Dol Prasad Aryal |
| Chair, National Assembly | Narayan Prasad Dahal |
| Chief Justice | Manoj Kumar Sharma |
| Vice-Chair, National Planning Commission | Tara Nath Niraula |
Who’s Who: Key Ministers (as of October 2026)
| Ministry | Minister |
|---|---|
| Finance | Dr. Swarnim Wagle |
| Foreign Affairs | Shishir Khanal |
| Home Affairs | Sudan Gurung |
| Law, Justice and Parliamentary Affairs | Sobita Gautam |
| Health and Population | Nisha Mehta |
| Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation | Biraj Bhakta Shrestha |
| Land Management | Pratibha Rawal |
| Communication and Information Technology | Bikram Timilsina |
| Labour, Employment and Social Security | Ramjee Yadav |
Practice MCQs
- How many seats did RSP win in the 2026 House of Representatives election?
a) 165 b) 175 c) 182 d) 184
Answer: c) 182 - From which constituency was Balen Shah elected?
a) Kathmandu-1 b) Jhapa-5 c) Chitwan-2 d) Lalitpur-3
Answer: b) Jhapa-5 - Who is the Speaker of the House of Representatives?
a) Devraj Ghimire b) Dol Prasad Aryal c) Narayan Prasad Dahal d) Agni Sapkota
Answer: b) Dol Prasad Aryal - Who is Nepal’s Foreign Minister (October 2026)?
a) Arzu Rana Deuba b) Shishir Khanal c) Swarnim Wagle d) Sobita Gautam
Answer: b) Shishir Khanal - How many members does the House of Representatives have?
a) 165 b) 245 c) 275 d) 601
Answer: c) 275
Related Notes
- Constitution of Nepal notes
- Nepali Congress 15th General Convention
- Cabinet decisions, September 2026
- Forest and land ordinances 2026
- All Current Affairs posts
Sources: Wikipedia: 2026 Nepalese general election; Wikipedia: Balen Shah cabinet; The Kathmandu Post: ministers finalised; Himal Press: DP Aryal picked as Speaker; The Himalayan Times: Chief Justice sworn in. Ministers can change; check before your exam. Last updated: 20 October 2026.
Why this matters for Lok Sewa
- “Who is who” questions (Prime Minister, ministers, Speaker) are very common, so check them again before your exam.
- The HoR seat structure (165 FPTP + 110 PR) is a stable fact that is asked often.
Quick practice questions
- How many seats are needed for a two-thirds majority in the 275-member House? Answer: 184.
- How many HoR members are elected by FPTP? Answer: 165.