"For the 2026 HoR election, all Nepali migrant workers abroad will be able to vote through a new universal postal or online system."

There is longstanding debate in Nepal about extending voting rights to citizens living abroad, and some political actors have promised to work toward diaspora voting. However, as of mid-February 2026, there is no widely reported official decision by the Election Commission that introduces a universal postal, online or app-based voting system for all migrant workers for the upcoming HoR polls.

Existing practice has limited special voting to narrowly defined categories like diplomats and security personnel on duty. Any major expansion would likely require legislative changes, extensive logistical planning and clear public notification. Until the EC and relevant authorities publish detailed rules, claims that such a system definitely exists for March 5 should be treated as unverified.