PM invites national parties to talks Tuesday

Summary

Prime Minister Sushila Karki has invited seven national political parties for talks to prepare for the March 5 elections amid concerns over creating a conducive election environment.

Key Points
  • Prime Minister Sushila Karki invited seven national political parties for a roundtable discussion on Tuesday.
  • Major parties like Nepali Congress and CPN-UML have criticized the interim government for not ensuring a favourable environment for the upcoming elections.
  • Several informal and formal meetings have been held between the prime minister and party leaders to prepare for elections.
  • Concerns remain over election security and the current political environment, including unrest and looted police weapons.
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