Political parties have a trust issue with the government
Summary
Political parties in Nepal express distrust towards the government regarding the upcoming March 5 snap elections, citing lack of engagement and an unprepared election environment, while the Election Commission plans consultations starting October 16.
Key Points
- Political parties accuse the government of ignoring them and question its commitment to holding free, fair elections.
- The government, led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki, has taken no initiative to engage political parties after dissolving the House of Representatives on September 12.
- The Election Commission will begin consultations with political parties on October 16 to discuss the administrative and technical aspects of the upcoming elections.
- Political parties insist that only timely elections conducted in a peaceful, intimidation-free environment with government facilitation can restore constitutional order.
