Young voters in Kathmandu sincerely hope for change. Will new leaders meet their expectations?

In most parts of Nepal, the local elections were held successfully on Friday as Nepal saw a voter turnout of around 65 per cent. Like every election, many first-time young voters throughout the country went out, voted, and exercised their fundamental rights.

One such voter was 24-year-old, Shalin Nepal from Tarakeshwar municipality ward number 5 in Kathmandu. Having been away to study abroad, this was her first time voting and she was genuinely excited. She stood in line hoping that her one vote would help create change in her neighbourhood and the municipality.