President to meet parties as government delays engagement ahead of polls
Summary
President Ramchandra Paudel will meet political parties and the government at Sheetal Niwas to discuss holding the elections as scheduled, amid government delays in engaging parties ahead of the polls.
Key Points
- President Ramchandra Paudel is set to hold discussions with political parties and the government on holding elections as scheduled.
- All parties represented in the dissolved House of Representatives and the government have been invited to a meeting at the presidential office.
- The interim government has a six-month mandate to hold elections, scheduled for March 5, headed by Prime Minister Sushila Karki.
- The Election Commission has invited political parties to a meeting on October 16 regarding the election and the National Assembly election due in February 2026.
