Postponement rumours swirl ahead of March 5 polls
Summary
Despite rumours and opposition voices, Nepal's government and major political parties reaffirm that the snap election will proceed on March 5 as planned, with security agencies fully prepared for a peaceful vote.
Key Points
- Rumours about postponing Nepal's snap election on March 5 are circulating, fueled by statements from former King Gyanendra and monarchist supporters.
- The government and major political parties, including CPN-UML and Nepali Congress, have denied postponement rumours and affirmed the election will occur as scheduled.
- Rastriya Swatantra Party chair Rabi Lamichhane suggested advancing the election date by four days rather than postponing it.
- Security agencies and officials state they are fully prepared to conduct the election on March 5 amid ongoing political tensions and public uncertainty.
