Ex-king says March polls won’t solve nation’s crisis
Summary
Former king Gyanendra Shah urged the postponement of Nepal's March 5 parliamentary election, warning that holding it amid ongoing political dissatisfaction could deepen instability and conflict.
Key Points
- Former king Gyanendra Shah called for postponing the March 5 parliamentary election in Nepal, citing ongoing political instability.
- Shah warned that holding elections amid widespread public dissatisfaction could worsen the nation's crisis.
- The government rejected Shah's call, affirming commitment to proceed with the elections.
- Pro-monarchy groups and leaders like RPP's Kamal Thapa support calls for resolving national problems before elections to ensure stability.
