Kathmandu, Feb 27: Voters in Madhesh Province have demonstrated comparatively greater awareness and enthusiasm for the upcoming March 5 election to the House of Representatives, revealed a survey by the GEOC.
The survey conducted by the General Election Observation Committee (GEOC) in Madhesh Province found that around 55 percent of voters in Madhesh Province are very enthusiastic about the upcoming election compared to previous ones.
According to GEOC’s General-Secretary, Krishna Man Pradhan, the finding of the survey indicates that the upcoming election is being viewed as distinct and significant, particularly as it is being held in the aftermath of the Gen-Z movement taken place on September 8 and 9, 2025.
Pradhan noted that public excitement towards the election is notably high as this is the first election post the Gen-Z movement.
The survey also unveiled that 79.2 percent of the 100 voters surveyed in Madhesh Province expressed their confidence over the upcoming election, the highest level of public’s confidence recorded in the survey.
The GEOC survey states: “The younger generation has considered this election different from the previous ones while the general voters are confident that the election will be conducted within the stipulated time in a free, free, fair and fear-free environment.”
Among the 100 voters surveyed by GEOC, most respondents responded that they were fully aware about the March 5 election.
The survey report further shows that among the surveyed voters, 34 percent reported being highly influenced by political forces while 50 percent admitted they experienced moderate influence.
The report estimates that the impact of the Gen-Z movement could slightly bring forth changes the election results compared to previous outcomes.
Although peace and security have been identified as potential challenges to successful conduct of the election, the GEOC stated that that enabling environment created in the recent times has been brushing aside such concerns.
However, it cannot be ruled out that dispute among political parties’ cadres could create minor security challenges in some areas.
The survey also disclosed that 21 percent of respondents acknowledged the influence of social media on their voting decisions.
Gender-wise, 24 percent of men and 21 percent of women reported being influenced by social media when it comes to choosing whom to vote.
The report also mentions that however the younger generations are adept in using technology, they are equally influenced by social media.
Misuse of money and influence has been identified as the major challenge in ensuring that the election is conducted in a free, fair, fearless and cost-effective manner.
Cautioning that the misinformation could negatively affect the election security, the report emphasized implementation of timely preventive measures.
As the day of election is drawing closer, the report notes that an enabling election environment has been created while the enthusiasm among the voters is running high.
Furthermore, the report states that signs of the emergence of new political forces are visible and there are plenty of rooms for post-election reforms and changes.
