Govt and EC confident of holding elections, other stakeholders skeptical
Summary
The Nepal government and Election Commission are confident about holding the House of Representatives elections on March 5, 2026, despite skepticism from major political parties and legal challenges at the Supreme Court.
Key Points
- The government and the Election Commission (EC) are preparing to hold elections on March 5, 2026, with a budget and security arrangements in place.
- Main political parties, Nepali Congress (NC) and CPN (UML), have challenged the dissolution of the House of Representatives in the Supreme Court, creating uncertainty.
- Former Chief Election Commissioners express doubts about the election date due to lack of reforms and unfavorable weather conditions.
- Legal issues remain over implementing 'no vote' options and voting rights for Nepalis living abroad despite Supreme Court directives and government plans.
