KATHMANDU: CPN-UML Chair KP Sharma Oli has said that an election environment cannot be created without dialogue among political parties.
Speaking at an interaction and tea reception organized by the Party’s Contact Coordination Committee at the central office in Chyasal on Saturday, Oli remarked that it would be difficult to hold elections when around 1,200 weapons and over 100,000 bullets have been looted and about 5,500 prisoners are still at large.
“The demands raised by Gen-Z brothers and sisters for ending corruption and promoting good governance are justified,” Oli said. “But we cannot support the anarchic activities of violent elements in the name of that movement. A government or an election should not be conducted under an atmosphere of fear. We are in a democratic system. It is the duty of the state to ensure security and freedom. Citizens should not have to defend themselves.”
He added, “We are neither armed nor weak. We are a party that fought for democracy. We will work to restore peace, order, and democracy. UML will take an active role in this.”
Oli reiterated that reinstating the dissolved House of Representatives remains his party’s position and urged party members to move forward confidently, following the party’s policy.
This was Oli’s first visit to the party’s central office since the demonstrations on September 8-9, during which the office building was damaged.
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