Kathmandu, March 6 -- Hundreds of supporters took to the streets across Nepal, singing, dancing, and celebrating as former Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, Balendra Shah's party, Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), claimed an absolute two-thirds majority in the parliamentary election in the country's House of Representatives as counting continues.

Supporters danced to songs praising the soon-to-be Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, popularly known as "Balen", at counting centres, ringing the bells--the election symbol of the party.

Speaking to ANI, Dol Prasad Aryal, vice president of RSP, stated that the party expects a two-thirds majority in the upcoming parliament.

"One hundred and eighty-six. Yes, in total we are expecting one hundred ...