From violent revolt to ballot box: Nepal’s old guard faces a populist surge

Six months after violent protests forced KP Sharma Oli to resign, nearly 19 million Nepalis head to the polls amid party splits, populist challengers, and fears of foreign meddling

Nepal is heading to a general election on Thursday, six months after sudden and violent protests rocked the Himalayan nation and led to the resignation of then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s government. Nearly 19 million Nepalis will vote to elect a 275‑member parliament...