Voter rolls update: 142,000 new 18-year-olds registered this quarter

By Prabish RayamajhiMay 19, 2026, 05:05 AM0 min read

KATHMANDU — The Election Commission's quarterly voter-roll update, published Friday, reports 142,318 new 18-year-olds registered between Magh and Chaitra. The figure is up 9.4% on the prior quarter and is heavily concentrated in Bagmati, Gandaki, and Lumbini.