Nepal’s first woman prime minister, Sushila Karki , pledged on Wednesday that the March 5, 2026, general election would be conducted in a free, fair, and secure environment.
Karki , 73, became Nepal’s first woman prime minister last month following the ouster of former PM K P Sharma Oli , after youth-led Gen Z protests over corruption and a social media ban.
"We are responsible for addressing the legitimate voices of Gen Z in line with the Constitution. The government will create an environment where Nepalis can vote without fear, strengthening democracy, advancing prosperity, and safeguarding citizens’ rights," the interim PM said at an event in Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur, as quoted by PTI.
Her comments came a day after she met with representatives of major political parties for the first time since the caretaker government was formed last month, discussing preparations for the general elections and security issues. The meeting at the PM’s official residence in Baluwatar was attended by prominent leaders from several parties of the dissolved House of Representatives.
Minister for communications and information technology Jagdish Kharel described the interaction as positive. "All the representatives of political parties and cabinet members presented themselves with utmost responsibility to help in building an atmosphere for elections. It was a serious and thorough discussion for conducting elections, checking corruption, as well as ensuring security for the upcoming polls. The political parties were informed of the government's preparation for the election,” he said.
The government also sought cooperation from all political parties in conducting free and fair elections. Nepal’s top electoral body has already announced March 5, 2026, as the date for the House of Representatives election.
Those present from the government side included PM Karki , finance minister Rameshwor Khanal, energy minister Kulman Ghising, home minister Om Prakash Aryal, agriculture minister Madan Pariyar, and minister for communications & information technology Jagdish Kharel.
Separately, representatives of those injured in the youth-led Gen Z movement last month met Karki and urged the government to take firm action against corrupt politicians. The 18-member delegation, led by Rupin Khadka, said, “Those we protested against are still free. What is stopping the government from arresting them? Is it the rules or the constitution?”
PM Karki assured the delegation that the interim government is working within the law. “We will not go out of the spirit of the Gen Z movement. We will act through proper procedures and within the law. We are working according to the mandate given to us. Elections will be held, and investigations into corruption are progressing,” she said.
Karki , 73, became Nepal’s first woman prime minister last month following the ouster of former PM K P Sharma Oli , after youth-led Gen Z protests over corruption and a social media ban.
"We are responsible for addressing the legitimate voices of Gen Z in line with the Constitution. The government will create an environment where Nepalis can vote without fear, strengthening democracy, advancing prosperity, and safeguarding citizens’ rights," the interim PM said at an event in Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur, as quoted by PTI.
Her comments came a day after she met with representatives of major political parties for the first time since the caretaker government was formed last month, discussing preparations for the general elections and security issues. The meeting at the PM’s official residence in Baluwatar was attended by prominent leaders from several parties of the dissolved House of Representatives.
Minister for communications and information technology Jagdish Kharel described the interaction as positive. "All the representatives of political parties and cabinet members presented themselves with utmost responsibility to help in building an atmosphere for elections. It was a serious and thorough discussion for conducting elections, checking corruption, as well as ensuring security for the upcoming polls. The political parties were informed of the government's preparation for the election,” he said.
The government also sought cooperation from all political parties in conducting free and fair elections. Nepal’s top electoral body has already announced March 5, 2026, as the date for the House of Representatives election.
Those present from the government side included PM Karki , finance minister Rameshwor Khanal, energy minister Kulman Ghising, home minister Om Prakash Aryal, agriculture minister Madan Pariyar, and minister for communications & information technology Jagdish Kharel.
Separately, representatives of those injured in the youth-led Gen Z movement last month met Karki and urged the government to take firm action against corrupt politicians. The 18-member delegation, led by Rupin Khadka, said, “Those we protested against are still free. What is stopping the government from arresting them? Is it the rules or the constitution?”
PM Karki assured the delegation that the interim government is working within the law. “We will not go out of the spirit of the Gen Z movement. We will act through proper procedures and within the law. We are working according to the mandate given to us. Elections will be held, and investigations into corruption are progressing,” she said.
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