This stamp was issued by Nepal in 1959 to commemorate the country’s first-ever general elections, a milestone event in its political history. The design depicts a map of Nepal, with the capital city Kathmandu clearly marked, symbolizing the center of governance. A Nepalese national flag is prominently shown flying over the map, reinforcing the theme of national pride and sovereignty.

The denomination is 6 Paisa, printed in red and green, with inscriptions in both Nepali and English. The red border and lettering highlight the patriotic theme, while the green background of the map emphasizes Nepal’s mountainous landscape. At the bottom left, the Nepali script reads “पहिलो निर्वाचन” (First Election), directly linking the issue to the democratic achievement.

This stamp is particularly significant as it represents Nepal’s transition to democracy under King Mahendra, when the people of Nepal voted in their first parliamentary elections. For philatelists, it stands as a key issue in South Asian postal history, often collected as part of political history themes, maps on stamps, and flags on stamps.