Nepal's Parliament (Sanghiya Sansad) is a bicameral legislature with 334 total seats. It comprises the House of Representatives (Pratinidhi Sabha), with 275 seats, and the National Assembly (Rastriya Sabha), with 59 seats.
How Many Seats in Nepal's Parliament?
The House of Representatives has 275 seats - 165 elected through first-past-the-post and 110 through proportional representation. The National Assembly has 59 members: 56 elected by provincial assemblies and 3 nominated by the President.
How Many Seats for a Majority in Nepal?
A party or coalition needs at least 138 seats in the House of Representatives to form a majority government - half of 275, plus one.
When Was the Last Nepal Election?
After the September 2025 Gen Z protests, Parliament was dissolved and a snap election was held on 5 March 2026. The Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) won a landslide, with Balen Shah set to lead the government.
FAQ
Q: How many seats are in Nepal's Parliament? A: 334 total - 275 in the House of Representatives and 59 in the National Assembly.
Q: How many seats does RSP hold? A: RSP won 182 seats in the March 2026 election - the largest majority in Nepal's democratic history.