KATHMANDU: (Oct 22) Nepal’s Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Wednesday reaffirmed her interim government’s commitment to conducting the March 5 general election in a free, fair, and peaceful manner, assuring citizens that the voices of the Gen Z movement will be respected within the framework of the Constitution.
Speaking at an event in Madhyapur Thimi, Bhaktapur, Karki said, “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.”
Her remarks came a day after she met leaders of major political parties to discuss election preparedness and national security, marking her first all-party consultation since taking charge last month.
The March 5 polls will be Nepal’s first election since the Gen Z-led uprising in September that forced the resignation of former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and led to the formation of Karki’s caretaker government under the consensus of opposition and youth representatives.
Karki, a former Chief Justice, has pledged to ensure transparency and restore public trust in the electoral process amid demands for institutional reforms and stronger youth participation in governance.