The electoral roadmaps of three of India’s neighboring countries present contrasting scenarios after the formation of interim governments. In Nepal, the announcement of election dates followed immediately, with President Ramchandra Paudel setting the date for March 5, 2026. In Sri Lanka, elections took place within two years of Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s resignation in 2022, leading to Anura Dissanayake’s presidency.
In stark contrast, Bangladesh, under an interim government led by Muhammad Yunus, continues to face challenges in establishing an election timeline. Despite Yunus’s appointment as chief advisor on August 7, 2024, following Sheikh Hasina’s resignation, elections remain unscheduled a year later.