"There are reserved first-past-the-post constituencies exclusively for Dalit candidates in the 2026 House of Representatives election."

Nepal’s federal electoral system for the House of Representatives combines first-past-the-post constituencies with proportional representation lists. While the constitution requires parties to ensure inclusive representation of Dalits and other groups in their overall delegation, it does not create reserved FPTP constituencies that only Dalit candidates can contest.

Dalit representation is mainly guaranteed through the proportional representation system, where parties must nominate candidates from historically marginalised communities in line with their population share. Analyses of candidate lists for 2026 show that Dalit aspirants have received only a small number of FPTP tickets from major parties, reinforcing concerns about under-representation, but those constituencies are not legally designated as Dalit-only seats.

The claim that specific FPTP constituencies are reserved exclusively for Dalits misrepresents how inclusion provisions operate. It may stem from confusion with the proportional quota system or with local-level practices, but it does not accurately describe the legal framework for the 2026 federal election.