Nepal Election 2026: A total of 3,406 candidates are in the fray under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system, while 3,135 candidates are contesting under the proportional representation system, as per the Election Commission of Nepal. Nepal Election 2026: A total of 3,406 candidates are in the fray under the first-past-the-post (FPTP) system, while 3,135 candidates are contesting under the proportional representation system, as per the Election Commission of Nepal.