Parties urge PM to engage top leaders to ensure elections
Summary
Political party leaders and experts have expressed concerns about the upcoming March 5 snap elections in Nepal, urging Prime Minister Sushila Karki to engage with top leaders to create a conducive environment and address election law provisions.
Key Points
- Political leaders and experts doubt the feasibility of the snap elections scheduled for March 5 but agree elections are necessary.
- They urged Prime Minister Sushila Karki to personally engage with top party leaders to create a conducive environment for elections.
- Concerns were raised about implementing voting rights for Nepalis abroad, out-of-constituency voting, and introducing a no-vote (NOTA) option.
- Some party leaders warned that changing election rules midway could cause conflicts and questioned the government's preparedness to implement new provisions.
