Editorial | Missing consensus
Summary
The Election Commission of Nepal has set a detailed schedule for the March 5 snap polls, but delays and political disagreements between President Ramchandra Paudel and interim Prime Minister Sushila Karki threaten the process amid calls for political consensus including Gen Z participation.
Key Points
- The Election Commission published a clear schedule for the March 5 snap polls with key registration deadlines.
- There is a political dispute between President Ramchandra Paudel and interim PM Sushila Karki over who should lead consensus talks with traditional parties.
- Some traditional parties accept the interim government and snap polls, while others question their legitimacy.
- The Gen Z movement demands participation in politics alongside the old political parties, seeking genuine representation rather than patronage.
