The deadline given by the Election Commission of Nepal (ECN) for registering new political parties ends on Sunday. For the purpose of the House of Representatives election announced by the interim government for March 5, 2026, the Election Commission had allowed new party registration until today or November 16, 2025. Old political parties already registered with the Commission had to re-register for the upcoming elections.
According to the existing laws, no party is recognized as a political party without registering in the Election Commission. So far 178 political parties have been registered in the Commission. Political parties registration requires their constitution, manifesto and other documents.
