Critics slam PM’s focus on trivial meetings as election deadline looms
Summary
Prime Minister Sushila Karki faces criticism for focusing on non-priority meetings instead of election preparations as Nepal's March 2026 House of Representatives election approaches. Political parties doubt the election environment's readiness amid ongoing cabinet expansions and youth protest aftermath.
Key Points
- The government, led by Prime Minister Sushila Karki, is mandated to conduct the House of Representatives election on March 5, 2026.
- Critics say the Prime Minister is prioritizing non-political and trivial meetings over election-focused dialogues essential for creating a conducive election environment.
- Political parties, including CPN (UML), question the government's commitment and preparedness for timely and secure elections.
- The Prime Minister's press advisor asserts that election preparations are ongoing and the cabinet has been expanded to support this effort.
