Influence of Political Parties in Elections: Evidence from Nepal

Md. Nurul Momen

Abstract


This article measures the influence of political party variables on the electoral process in Nepal. In the findings, in general, the research found that a free and fair election in Nepal does not perform at par with their counterparts in the Western world. In Nepal, it is the confrontational political culture among the political parties which is challenging to ensure free and fair elections.


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Free and fair elections; Nepal and political parties

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3968/j.ccc.1923670020130905.8250

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